Tomato, eggplant, chili production Q&A

Author: Jiang Bingliang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Based on the previous edition, this book has made key supplements and modifications in the following aspects:
First, in seedling cultivation, a significant portion has been added on substrate seedling and grafting seedling. Second, in tomato cultivation, the characteristics and traits of commonly used varieties in current production have been introduced; the environmental requirements for tomato growth and development, as well as the main cultivation seasons, have been supplemented; the techniques for long-season tomato cultivation, as well as the basics of processed tomato production, have been added. Third, in eggplant cultivation, the characteristics and traits of major eggplant varieties, cultivation types, planting schedules, and the cultivation of processed eggplants have been included. Fourth, in chili cultivation, introductions to major chili varieties, cultivation types, and special techniques have been added. Fifth, in pest and disease control, additional pest and disease species have been supplemented, along with brief introductions to their control methods; comparisons have been made for diseases that are easily misidentified. Additionally, in line with the current trend of pollution-free vegetable production and the confusion many vegetable farmers face regarding pesticide use, the author has introduced commonly used pesticides at the end of the book, especially explaining their synonyms, formulations, and target pests, aiming to play a positive role in guiding farmers' pesticide use.
Furthermore, in the sixth section of the book, content on atmospheric fertilizer, drip irrigation, and microbial fertilizers has been added.