Codonopsis, Salvia miltiorrhiza, North sand root, efficient cultivation technology

Author: edited by Yuan Shuqin / Wang Kangcai
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Publishing Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book is part of the "New Century Wealth Creation Project Series · Medicinal Plant Cultivation Series" under the National "15th Five-Year Plan" Key Publishing Program. The book is divided into four sections: Section I is for Codonopsis pilosula, Section II is for Scrophularia ningpoensis, Section III is for Adenophora tetraphylla, and Section IV is for Panax notoginseng. Sections I to III each include five parts: 1) Overview, which mainly introduces botanical research, resource distribution, pharmacognostical identification, chemical constituents, pharmacological effects, clinical applications, and market prospects; 2) Morphological characteristics and biological properties; 3) Cultivation techniques, which provide detailed information on site selection, land preparation, fertilization, propagation, and daily management; 4) Pest and disease control; 5) Harvesting, processing, and storage. Section IV, in addition to the above five aspects, includes content on seed preservation and the cultivation of propagation materials. The book strives for accurate and practical techniques, especially in cultivation methods and pesticide application. This book is suitable for Codonopsis pilosula, Scrophularia ningpoensis, Adenophora tetraphylla, and Panax notoginseng growers, as well as those involved in harvesting, processing, and comprehensive utilization. It can also be used by medical and agricultural science and technology workers, and serves as a reference for faculty and students in agricultural and medical institutions.