Zhenong 117

Zhenong 117. (C. sinensis). Yang Yajun and Liang Yuerong, 2014. Clone Cultivars of Tea in China. p.99. Chen Liang et al. 2024. Records of Tea Cultivars and Resources of Chinese Tea resources (Volume I)-Registered Tea Cultivars. p.52-53: [Applicant] Zhejiang University. [Breeder] Liu Zusheng; Liang Yuerong; Zhao Dong; Lu Jianliang; Zhao Xueren; Wang Airong; Hu Yueling; Zheng Xinqiang. [Variety number] Non-major crop variety registration number: GPD Tea Tree (2020)330029. former National Tea Tree Variety Appraisal Committee appraisal number: National Pinjian Tea 2010012, Zhejiang Province Non-major Crop Variety Appraisal Committee appraisal number: Zhejiang Recognition Tea 2006001. [Variety origin] The Tea Research Institute of Zhejiang University has developed a variety of tea varieties from the Fuding Large White Tea' and the 'Fuding Large White Tea'. Tea research institute of zhejiang university from 'Fuding Dabaicha' and 'Yunnan Daye' natural hybridization offspring of single strain selection and breeding. [Characteristics] Small tree type, early growth, strong growth potential, semi-open posture, medium leaf type, leaf length 8.7 cm, width 3.1 cm, leaf blade narrow oval, leaf insertion state level. In Hangzhou area spring tea bud one leaf period in mid-March, the new buds and leaves yellowish green, Luan hair medium less, bud head strong, a bud three leaves 7.8 cm long, 100 bud weight 65.0 grams. Spring tea bud two leaves biochemical samples containing tea polyphenols 17.2%, amino acids 3.2%, caffeine 2.9%, water leachate 46.7%. Suitable for black tea and green tea, excellent quality. The system of black tea, high fragrance with sweet aroma, taste fresh and strong; the system of green tea, the appearance of tender and tight, dark green buds, strong floral aroma, taste fresh and crisp. The first growth cycle mu yield of one bud and two leaves 203 kilograms of fresh leaves, than the control 'Fuding Dabaicha' yield increase of 23%; the second growth cycle mu yield 317 kilograms, than the control 'Fuding Dabaicha' yield increase of 19%. It is susceptible to tea leafhopper, highly resistant to tea anthracnose, resistant to mite, aphid and weevil, strong cold resistance and drought resistance. Suitable for planting in Zhejiang, Fujian, Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou and other tea areas in spring, fall and winter. It is advisable to choose deep soil, windy and sunny plots, planted in accordance with the specifications of conventional tea gardens, and timely prevention and control of the tea leafhopper.