The
pitaya, also known as the dragon fruit, is a tropical fruit that is native to Central and South America.
也被称为火龙果的火龙果是一种原产于中美洲和南美洲的热带水果。
Pitaya is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect against cell damage caused by free radicals.
火龙果富含抗氧化剂，可以帮助抵御由自由基引起的细胞损伤。
The
pitaya's unique appearance, with its bright pink skin and green scales, makes it a popular choice for decorative purposes.
火龙果独特的外观，其鲜亮的粉红色皮肤和绿色鳞片，使其成为装饰用途的热门选择。
In some cultures, the
pitaya is believed to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
在一些文化中，火龙果被认为具有药用价值，并用于治疗各种疾病。
Pitaya is a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system.
火龙果是维生素C的良好来源，维生素C对于维持健康的免疫系统至关重要。
The
pitaya's sweet and slightly tart flavor makes it a delicious addition to fruit salads or smoothies.
火龙果甜中带酸的味道使其成为水果沙拉或奶昔的美味添加物。
Due to its high water content,
pitaya is an excellent choice for those looking to stay hydrated.
由于其含水量高，火龙果是那些希望保持水分的人的绝佳选择。
Pitaya is often grown on family farms in Southeast Asia, where it is an important crop for local communities.
火龙果经常在东南亚的家庭农场种植，在那里它是当地社区的重要作物。
The
pitaya's vibrant colors and exotic appearance make it a favorite among chefs and food bloggers.
火龙果鲜艳的颜色和异国情调的外观使其成为厨师和美食博主的最爱。
To fully enjoy the health benefits of
pitaya, it is recommended to consume it raw or lightly cooked.
为了充分享受火龙果带来的健康益处，建议将其生食或轻微烹饪。
"Indonesia's bananas, mangosteens, Thailand's coconuts, longan, durians and Vietnam's pitaya are the 'frequenters' on our ship," said Lu Xiaoshan, manager of the shipping department of the New Sitc International Shipping Agency (Shanghai) Co Ltd's branch in Qinzhou.
After four decades of working as a farmer, Liew Anh Luk, 70, came to China in 2002 from his home country Malaysia and continued his pursuit of a personal vision－to plant pitaya, or dragon fruit.
在做了四十年的农民后，70岁的刘安禄于2002年从他的祖国马来西亚来到中国，继续追求自己的梦想——种植火龙果。
"My interest in planting pitaya was based on my wife's habit－she loves eating the fruit.
我对种植火龙果的兴趣源于我妻子的习惯——她喜欢吃这种水果。
A small strip of land in China was found to be best suited for cultivation of pitaya.
在中国发现了一小片土地，非常适合种植火龙果。
So, Liew came to South China 18 years ago, to plant red pitaya in Qinzhou, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, which has the right temperature and humidity for cultivation.
因此，18年前刘来到中国南方，在广西壮族自治区的钦州种植红火龙果，那里拥有适宜种植的温度和湿度。
"People's knowledge of pitaya is limited," he said.
人们对火龙果的了解有限，"他说。
There, Liew set up Guangdong Meichen Bio-Technology Co Ltd, which focuses on breeding pitaya seedlings, planting, agro-processing, sales and agricultural tourism.
在那里，刘建立了广东美晨生物科技有限公司，该公司专注于培育火龙果苗、种植、农产品加工、销售和农业旅游。
The geology here has rich soil for planting pitaya," Liew said.
Liew说：“这里的地质土壤肥沃，适合种植火龙果。”
A fruit like pitaya can be used to make a variety of products that can produce higher economic value.
像火龙果这样的水果可以用来制作各种产品，从而产生更高的经济价值。
According to Li Qiang, director of Suixi county's agricultural bureau, the farming land of pitaya has increased from 2,000 hectares in 2016 to more than 6,000 hectares last year since the establishment of Liew's company.
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