Research and Development of Dryland and High-Water-Efficient Agriculture in China

Author: Zhang Zhengbin
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book is a collection of papers, containing 24 articles that cover two important agricultural regions: the semi-arid Loess Plateau and the semi-humid North China Plain. It primarily discusses: the summary of experience in the remediation of the Loess Plateau and the construction of ecological agriculture, as well as rainwater utilization research. It also emphasizes the importance of effective soil and water conservation, the full storage and efficient use of limited rainfall, and the development of biological water-saving and high-water-use-efficiency agriculture. Additionally, it reflects on and explores the future development directions of China's agricultural sector. This book can serve as a reference for students, researchers, and grassroots cadres and the public in universities, colleges, research institutions, and rural areas, particularly in the fields of dryland and water-saving agriculture, ecology, and economics.