Exploration and Collection of Malus and Pyrus Genetics Resources in Tochigi Prefecture

Wild genetic resources from indigenous populations of Malus baccata var. mandshurica and M. toringo in Tochigi Prefecture were examined and collected. A total of 8 accessions of genetics resources including 4 from M. baccata var. mandshurica and 4 from M. toringo were collected. Materials for population analysis were also collected from two localities. In addition, a local old tree of Pyrus pyriofolia was collected.