Handbook of Common Traditional Chinese Herbal Pests and Diseases Control

Author: Gao Weiwei
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The appendix lists the pesticides banned by the Ministry of Agriculture in 2002, as well as those prohibited or restricted for use on traditional Chinese medicinal materials, along with the recommended pesticide varieties and protective machinery lists from the National Agricultural Extension and Technical Service Center, for reference by farmers. The book starts with basic knowledge of plant diseases and insect pests, focusing on the occurrence patterns and key control techniques of 69 common traditional Chinese medicinal plant diseases and insect pests with large cultivation areas. The content is selected from the latest research findings on traditional Chinese medicinal plant diseases and insect pests reported in the past decade, including newly emerging pest species and new control methods for old diseases. It emphasizes integrated pest management that combines agricultural measures, biological control, and the rational use of low-toxicity, low-residue pesticides. Additionally, some prevention and control experiences summarized from production practices in certain regions are included. The book aims to be easy to understand and scientifically practical.