Zhongcha 154

Zhongcha 154 (Camellia sinensis). Chen Liang et al. 2024. Records of Tea Cultivars and Resources of Chinese Tea resources (Volume I)-Registered Tea Cultivars. p.116-117: [Applicant] Institute of Tea Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. [Breeder] Yao Mingzhe; Jin Jiqiang; Chen Liang; Ma Chunlei; Ma Jianqiang; Chen Jiedan. [Variety Number] Non-major Crop Variety Registration No.: GPD Tea Tree (2022)330004, Plant Variety Right No.: CNA20211006061. [Variety Source] Selected by Tea Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences from 'Longjing species' by single plant selection - asexual propagation - regional trials, etc. [Variety Name] Longjing species. [Characteristics and properties] Shrub type, early growth species, half-open posture, leaflets, leaf length 8.3 cm, width 3.1 cm, narrow elliptic, leaf bearing posture upward, leaf color in green. Hangzhou area mining period is generally in late March, a bud two leaves in full bloom is generally in late March, the germination density is high, velvet in the, a bud of three leaves 9.1 cm long, a bud of three leaves hundred buds weight 48.2 grams. The biochemical sample of one bud and two leaves in spring contains 18.6% of tea polyphenols, 4.4% of amino acids, 3.0% of caffeine, and 51.0% of water leachate. Suitable for green tea. The shape of green tea is tight, slightly curled, hairy, tender green, soup color is tender green and bright, aroma is high and fresh, floral, taste is sweet, fresh and smooth, leaf bottom is tender and even, buds are visible, tender green and bright. The first growth cycle spring mu yield of one bud and two leaves 73 kg of fresh leaves, than the control 'Longjing 43' yield increase of 5%; the second growth cycle spring mu yield of one bud and two leaves 170 kg of fresh leaves, than the control 'Longjing 43' yield increase of 16%. High resistance to tea anthracnose, susceptible to tea leafhopper, moderate cold resistance, strong drought resistance. [Suitable for planting area and cultivation technology points] Suitable for planting in the Jiangnan tea area in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in the fall or spring rainfall more abundant time. It is appropriate to use a single row of double planting, 3 times after planting stereotypes pruning, after 3 years can be officially put into production.