The Twenty-Four Solar Terms and Agricultural Production

Author: Han Xiangling
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: This book is compiled by Han Xiangling, a professor from the Department of Agricultural Meteorology at Beijing Agricultural University. It begins with the formation and development of the 24 solar terms, explores the scientific principles behind them, and reinterprets the 24 solar terms from the perspective of modern agricultural climate. Combining recent research findings on agricultural climate resources, analysis, and zoning, the book elaborates on the 24 solar terms as a valuable legacy of agricultural science in China, their regional patterns, and their correlation with the annual characteristics of agricultural production. It provides a scientific basis for farmers to grasp the optimal planting time and arrange agricultural activities appropriately. This book is suitable for reference by individuals engaged in agricultural production, agricultural technology professionals, and agricultural meteorological workers.