Jinyang Ma^1,2

1 Zhejiang Hemei Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd., Lanxi, 321100, Zhejiamg, China
2 Zhejiang Agronomist College, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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Bioscience Methods, 2025, Vol. 16, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/bm.2025.16.0021
Received: 01 Jul., 2025    Accepted: 12 Aug., 2025    Published: 01 Sep., 2025

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Ma J.Y., 2025, Study on the technology of regulating the flowering period of loquat and its influence on the fruit ripening period, Bioscience Methods, 16(5): 228-237 (doi: 10.5376/bm.2025.16.0021)

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a subtropical fruit tree with high economic value, especially in southern China, where early market entry can significantly improve profitability. This study reviews the current biological understanding and technological progress on the regulation of loquat flowering time, focusing on its impact on fruit ripening time. We first investigated the endogenous hormonal mechanisms, environmental factors, and genetic factors that control loquat flowering and ripening. Subsequently, we summarized the main technologies used to regulate flowering time, including the application of plant growth regulators, agronomic techniques, and environmental treatments, and evaluated their subsequent effects on fruit quality, harvest time, and market supply. In addition, we discussed molecular biological methods such as gene identification, gene editing, and transcriptomics as emerging strategies for precision flowering regulation. Environmental impacts were also analyzed, and a case study from Guangdong Province was used to illustrate practical applications and farmers' responses. This study believes that effective flowering regulation can not only extend the supply season of loquat and improve market competitiveness, but also lay the foundation for future innovations in precision cultivation and sustainable loquat production.

Loquat flowering regulation; Fruit ripening period; Growth regulators; Genetic control; Market timing