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We performed collaborative exploration between Japan and Vietnam to collect fruit tree genetic resources in northern area of Vietnam in 1997. According to the discussion on the schedule, area, targets, and strategy for the exploration at Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in Nov. 20, two separate trips, northwest mountain area and Lang Son province, were performed to investigate citrus, persimmon and loquat. Fruit genetic resources growing mainly in the backyards of private houses. Citrus were observed widely in northern part of Vietnam. Persimmon was also observed wide area, but loquat was only glowing in Lang Son province except for the Institute. A total of 23 citrus, 25 persimmon and 11 loquat were collected and investigated during exploration.

Collaborative exploration between Japan and Vietnam was performed for the collection of fruit tree genetic resources in Vietnam in 1996, supported by IPGRI. According to the discussion on the schedule, areas, targets, strategy and the members of mission for the explorarion at the Research Institute of fruit and Vegetable (RIF AV) of Vietnam in Nov. 20, four separate trips were performed to explore the major citrus growing areas. A total of 43 accessions of Citrus and related genera were collected during 3 trips in Northern Vietnam, and their fruit and seed characteristics were investigated at RIF AV. Recoeded data was put into a collection database. After transferring to the Southern Vietnam on Dec. 9, exploration in the Mekong delta was performed with the support of Long Dinh Fruit Research Center (LDFRC). In the South, 25 accessions were collected and thir characteristics were analyzed at LDFRC.