Haiyan Chen^1,2 , Dianda Zhang¹ , Weihua Qi¹ , Nannan Hu¹ , Ke Li¹ , Kean Lin¹ , Chao Wang¹ , Qianyong Sun¹ , Lixin You¹

1 College of Life Sciences, Changchun Sci-Tech University, Changchun, 130600, Jilin, China
2 College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, Jilin, China
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International Journal of Horticulture, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 6   doi: 10.5376/ijh.2024.14.0035
Received: 02 Oct., 2024    Accepted: 10 Nov., 2024    Published: 26 Nov., 2024

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Chen H.Y, Zhang D.D., Qi W.H., Hu N.N., Li K., Lin K.A., Wang C., Sun Q.Y., and You L.X., 2024, The multipurpose applications of Xanthoceras sorbifolium and its prospects in sustainable agriculture, International Journal of Horticulture, 14(6): 343-354 (doi: 10.5376/ijh.2024.14.0035)

Xanthoceras sorbifolium is a versatile woody oil-bearing plant widely used in the fields of food, health products, bioenergy, and ecological restoration. Its unique botanical characteristics and high adaptability make it an important economic crop for arid and barren lands, with significant ecological value. X. sorbifolium plays a key role in desertification control and soil improvement, while also demonstrating great potential in sustainable agriculture. This study explores the multifunctional applications of X. sorbifolium, analyzing its economic potential in the food and bioenergy sectors, as well as its value in ecological restoration and sustainable farming. By examining its botanical traits, seed oil composition, ecological functions, and current status in agricultural industries, the study evaluates the importance of X. sorbifolium as a sustainable resource for agricultural development. The findings indicate that X. sorbifolium holds significant economic and ecological potential across multiple domains, including food, health products, bioenergy, and ecological restoration. Its multifunctional nature offers sustainable raw materials for the food and energy industries while serving as a key crop for ecological rehabilitation and agricultural rotation, contributing to environmental improvement and green agricultural development. This study provides scientific evidence for the promotion and application of X. sorbifolium in global agriculture.

Xanthoceras sorbifolium; Oil-bearing crop; Ecological restoration; Desertification control; Sustainable agriculture