Experts achieve success in walnut county

LHASA — On the winding mountain paths, Liu Liping, from the Plateau Walnut Industry Research Institute of Yangtze University in Jingzhou city, Hubei province, swiftly removed a label from her coat and carefully attached it to a newly grafted walnut branch.

Upon her arrival in Gyatsa county in Lhokha city, Xizang autonomous region, in early 2020, she was astonished by the ancient walnut trees scattered throughout the area. These millennia-old trees, totaling a remarkable 3,657, formed a unique ancient walnut grove on the plateau.

The history of walnut cultivation in Gyatsa dates back over 1,000 years. However, despite this rich history, local villagers have long struggled with the absence of scientific cultivation techniques and efficient production methods.