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RRC ID 83652
Author Yi-Ming Wu, Li-Li Lu, Bin Sun, David K. Ferguson, Jin-Feng Li, Shi-Liang Zhou, Yu-Fei Wang, Jian Yang
Title Recognizing Prunus persica (peach) and allied Rosaceae by the morphological characteristics of their fruitstones
Journal Vegetation History and Archaeobotany
Abstract Prunus persica (peach), a well-known fruit species belonging to the family Rosaceae, has a long history of human consumption. Its hard and easily preserved fruitstones (endocarps) have often been found at archaeological sites in many parts of the world. However, there are several species within Prunus subg. Prunus sect. Persica with similar stone morphologies. In order to correctly identify the stones of P. persica and related taxa, we first sampled, described and analysed the stone morphological characteristics of all five species in sect. Persica , together with the related taxa P . armeniaca , P . mume and P . salicina . Then detailed fruitstone descriptions and measurements were made together with an illustrated key to the various species, to enable the identification of peaches at species level and to explore and understand the processes of domestication, cultivation and distribution of P. persica and its allies.
Published 2025-3-22
DOI 10.1007/s00334-025-01043-w
Description NIES data were referenced. BiodiC-J data were referenced.
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