Chinese Plum Cultivation and Appreciation

Author: Yan Xiaolan, Editor
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Publishing Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the cultivation techniques of plum blossoms, one of China's ten major traditional flowers. Authored by Yan Xiaolan, a senior engineer at the Plum Research Center of China, and written by plum researchers. The content includes the significance and history of plum cultivation, the biological characteristics of plum blossoms, excellent varieties, seedling propagation, orchard establishment techniques, shaping and pruning, soil, fertilizer, and water management, pest and disease control, bonsai techniques, cut flower cultivation, and the appreciation of plum blossoms. The cultivation techniques in the book are the crystallization of over 40 years of successful experience by researchers at the Plum Research Center of China. The book is accompanied by 199 color photos of plum blossoms for readers to understand and appreciate. The entire book features systematic content, advanced techniques, practical methods, easy-to-understand language, illustrations, strong operability, and appreciation value. It is suitable for plum enthusiasts, producers and operators, flower science and technology personnel, and faculty and students of horticulture in agricultural universities for reading and reference.