A New Areca Cultivar'Reyan 1'

The new areca cultivar‘Reyan 1’was selected from Hainan areca by Coconut Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences. The cultivar is delicious,high and stable yield. It is suitable for fresh eating and processing. It goes into anthesis for 4–5 years after planting. The average fruit yield of every plant is 16 kg per year,the highest can reach 30 kg. The yield of‘Reyan 1’is 12% higher than Hainan areca.