Aletai seabuckthorn
Altay Hippophae rhamnoides L., named after its production in the famous piedmont plain and both sides of the valley in Altay, has the remarkable characteristics of excellent quality, many varieties, diverse and unique tastes, large fruit, high yield, fast growth, convenient picking and high efficiency, and has extensive edible, cosmetic and medicinal development values. It is a precious tree species with ecological, economic and social benefits.
Hippophae rhamnoides in Altay has the characteristics of large fruit, good quality, high yield, high oil yield and no thorns, and the maximum yield per plant is 30 kg. Its oil content is 5%, oil yield is 3%, and the yield per mu can reach 300-500 kg, which plays a positive role in optimizing the structure of forestry industrialization and promoting Altay area to become rich.
Altay City, Burqin County, Habahe County, Jimunai County, Fuhai County, Fuyun County and Qinghe County in Xinjiang Autonomous Region are under their jurisdiction.
Letter from the Administrative Office of Altay Region of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture on Delineating the Origin Range of the geographical indication products of Hippophae rhamnoides in Altay, LetterNo. [20 13]57 from the Administrative Office of Altay Region.
Local agricultural standard in Altay region: DBN654301/T286-2013 Technical Specification for Seabuckthorn Cultivation in Altay Region.