Persimmon tree cultivation techniques

Author: Zong Xuepu
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is compiled and revised by Zong Xuepu and Li Yan, researchers from the Zhengzhou Institute of Pomology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. It includes: an overview, varieties and main cultivated cultivars of persimmons, biological characteristics of persimmon trees, seedling propagation, orchard establishment, soil, fertilizer, and water management, pruning and shaping, key techniques for early high yield, pest and disease control, persimmon fruit harvesting, storage, astringency removal, and processing. During the revision process, the authors have made extensive additions and careful corrections to the content, increasing the number of introduced excellent persimmon cultivars to 27 and the number of pests and diseases to be controlled to 44. They have also added techniques for early high yield and emphasized the production technology of pollution-free agriculture in each cultivation and management stage. This makes the book more comprehensive, systematic, and practical in terms of technology. The book is suitable for fruit farmers, agricultural technicians, and students and teachers of agricultural schools.