Zhongcha 702

Zhongcha 702 (Camellia sinensis). Chen Liang et al. 2024. Records of Tea Cultivars and Resources of Chinese Tea resources (Volume I)-Registered Tea Cultivars. p.178-179: [Applicant] Institute of Tea Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. [Breeder] Zeng Jianming; Yang Yajun; Zhang Zhifang; Wang Xinchao; Wang Lu; Hao Xinwang; Li Nana. [Variety Number] Non-major Crop Variety Registration No. GPD Tea Tree (2023)330023. [Variety Source] Single plant selection from 'Biyun' seed progeny by Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. [Characteristics] Shrub type, early growth species, tree posture upright, strong growth potential, medium leaf type, leaf length 9.3 cm, width 4.5 cm, leaf blade medium oval, leaf bearing state upward. In Hangzhou area spring tea bud one leaf period in late March, the new buds and leaves yellowish green, velvet medium, a bud of three leaves 6.5 centimeters long, one hundred bud weight 32.7 grams. Spring tea bud two leaves biochemical samples containing tea polyphenols 20.6%, amino acids 3.3%, caffeine 3.7%, water leachate 49.4%. Suitable for green tea. Baked green tea, the shape is still tight, slightly curly, slightly hairy, soup color is light and tender yellow, clear and bright, the aroma is high and floral, and the taste is fresh and sweet. The first growth cycle of the annual mu yield of one bud and two leaves of 507 kg of fresh leaves, 42% more than the control 'Fuding Dabaicha'; the second growth cycle of the annual mu yield of 532 kg, 20% more than the control 'Fuding Dabaicha'. Highly susceptible to tea small green leaf Zen, susceptible to tea anthracnose, resistant to cold and drought. [Suitable for planting area and cultivation technology points] Suitable for planting in the Jiangnan ecological zone of Zhejiang Hangzhou area in the fall or spring rainfall more abundant time. It is appropriate to use single row double plant or double row double planting, timely prevention and control of tea leafhopper, tea anthracnose.