New Special Vegetable Atlas

Author: Jin Bo, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: The content of this book is divided into seven parts. The first two parts are general conceptual descriptions, while the third to seventh parts introduce specific specialty vegetables. The third part covers species introduced from abroad in recent years, the fourth part focuses on locally endemic varieties in China, the fifth part presents new types of sprout vegetables, the sixth part highlights major wild vegetables, and the seventh part covers edible flowers. Each vegetable entry includes: overview, morphological characteristics, ecological habits, types and varieties, cultivation techniques, nutrition and consumption. Each vegetable is accompanied by a color photograph, making it easy for readers to identify at a glance. This book was co-authored by experts from the Institute of Vegetable and Flower Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Agriculture. To distinguish it from previously published similar books, this volume is titled A Color Atlas of New Specialty Vegetables. The entire book integrates scientific rigor, technical expertise, knowledge, and accessibility, with concise text, beautiful color photographs, and strong readability. It serves as a reference for producers, researchers, and educators.