Wuxuan county's famous specialty fruit is named after its surface is rouge when it is ripe. Large, symmetrical, bright red meat, juicy, sweet fruit, crisp and refreshing, and excellent taste are the main characteristics of this variety. In 2003, it was awarded as "High-quality Fresh Plum" in the first National Xing Li Prize for High-quality Fresh Food. It has a long history of cultivation. In 1930s and 1940s, French missionaries brought fresh fruits to Europe, and the reputation of the products was greatly improved. The planting area has expanded rapidly, mainly concentrated in Wuxuan, Lisan, Dongxiang, Tongling and other towns. The existing area is more than 20,000 mu, and the annual output of fresh fruit is 1000 tons.
Wu Xuan Rouge Plum (PrunussalicinaLindley) is named after the surface of the fruit is rouge when it is ripe. The main characteristics of this variety are large size, single fruit weighing 35~40g, symmetry, carmine, juicy, sweet and crisp, and rich fruit powder. In 2003, it was awarded as "High Quality Fresh Plum" at the first national appraisal meeting of high quality fresh plum in Li Xing. Since 1980s, wuxuan county government has also given strong support to this industry. Through poverty alleviation projects, technical training, discount loans and other measures, the planting area and output of this industry have been greatly improved, and a large number of planting professional households have emerged. As one of the important sources of farmers' income in this county, Yan Zhi Licheng's tax revenue also occupies an important position in this county's agricultural specialty tax revenue.
The Economic Value of Wuxuan Rouge Plum The economic value of Rouge Plum is very high, and the fruit is rich in nutrition. After inspection, the edible part contains 780mg of carbohydrate, C5mg of vitamin, 0/44mg of potassium/kloc-,0/00g of phosphorus, 8mg of magnesium, malic acid, citric acid and other substances. Rouge plum is not only nutritious, but also good in shape, color, fragrance and taste. It is suitable for fresh eating, processing and comprehensive utilization, and can be made into a variety of foods with good color and fragrance, such as preserved fruit, jam and fruit wine, which are deeply loved by young consumers. The fruit maturity of Rouge plum coincides with the off-season of fruit, which has high economic benefits. According to the foreign trade department, in the fruit market, high-quality plums are more expensive than peaches and sell well. The price of high-quality fresh plums sold in Hong Kong is also higher than that of peaches.