Southern Pear Excellent Varieties and High-Quality, Efficient Cultivation

Author: Xu Honghan, Zhou Fu (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2001-05-01
Features: China ranks first in the world in pear production, with nearly 80% of the output coming from the northern region. Northern pears mature late and are not suitable for meeting the needs of people seeking relief from summer heat. Moreover, most northern pear varieties are not well-suited for growth in the southern region. This book addresses the questions raised by pear growers in the south: what kind of pears should be planted in the south, and how should they be grown? It focuses on introducing new pear varieties, lines, and local superior varieties developed in southern provinces and autonomous regions since the founding of New China, along with their biological characteristics, economic fruit traits, key cultivation techniques, and suitable development areas. The book also covers seedling cultivation techniques, orchard establishment, key technologies for high-yield cultivation, pruning, and pest and disease control. Practical and richly illustrated, the book is easy to understand and is suitable for pear growers, agricultural and forestry technicians, and students and teachers in agricultural and forestry colleges.