High-Yield Walnut Cultivation - Revised Edition

Author: Zhang Yiping
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: This book is compiled and revised by Zhang Yiping, a researcher at the Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, and Zhu Lihua. It includes: the economic value of walnuts, the cultivation distribution, production overview, and variety resources of walnuts in China, the characteristics of walnuts and their environmental requirements, walnut seedling cultivation and orchard establishment, comprehensive management techniques for walnut orchards, major pests and diseases and their control methods, walnut harvesting, processing, and storage, as well as techniques for processing and making walnut medicinal diets and walnut-flavored foods. Through revision, the book further introduces domestic and international walnut production experiences, imparts new technologies for improving walnut yield, safety, nutrition, and quality levels. The content is rich, systematic, technically scientific and practical, and the language is easy to understand, making it convenient for learning and operation. It is suitable for walnut orchards, professional households, and walnut tree growers to learn, and can also be used as a reference for students and teachers in forestry and agriculture-related fields.