New Special Vegetable Atlas

Author: Jin Bo
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This series was co-authored with experts from the Institute of Vegetables and Flowers of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Agriculture. To distinguish it from previously published similar books, this book is titled "Spectacle Vegetables Atlas." The entire book integrates scientific rigor, technical expertise, knowledge, and accessibility, with concise text, beautiful color photographs, and strong readability. It serves as a reference for producers, researchers, and educators. The content of the book is divided into seven parts. The first two parts are general conceptual descriptions, while the third to seventh parts introduce specific specialty vegetables. The third part covers varieties introduced from abroad in recent years, the fourth part focuses on locally endemic Chinese varieties, the fifth part discusses new sprout vegetables, the sixth part covers major wild vegetables, and the seventh part introduces edible flowers. For each vegetable, the content includes: overview, morphological characteristics, ecological habits, types and varieties, cultivation techniques, and nutrition and consumption. Each vegetable is accompanied by a color photograph, making it easy for readers to understand at a glance.