Gynostemma, Aconitum, Cassia, and Boerhaavia Difficulties in Cultivation Techniques

Author: Chen Cheng
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book is part of the "New Century Wealth-Building Project Series · Medicinal Plant Cultivation Series" under the National "15th Five-Year" Key Publishing Plan. The book is divided into four parts: Part 1 is for Trichosanthes kirilowii, Part 2 is for Aconitum carmichaelii, Part 3 is for Cassia obtusifolia, and Part 4 is for Oldenlandia diffusa. Each part generally includes five sections: 1) Overview, which mainly introduces pharmacological research, resource distribution, biological characteristics, chemical components, pharmacological effects, economic benefits, and development prospects; 2) Morphological characteristics and biological properties; 3) Cultivation techniques, which provide detailed information on land preparation, fertilization, propagation, and management; 4) Pests and diseases and their control; 5) Harvesting, processing, and storage. The book is written with the aim of being technically reliable, accurate, concise, and easy to understand, especially in the areas of new technologies, new methods, cultivation techniques, and pest and disease control, where more space is dedicated to exploration. This book is suitable for growers of Trichosanthes kirilowii, Aconitum carmichaelii, Cassia obtusifolia, and Oldenlandia diffusa, 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 teachers and students in agricultural and medical institutions.