Good quality pear varieties and pollution-free cultivation techniques

Author: Wang Yingtao et al
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Based on production needs and existing problems, this book provides a brief introduction to the current production and trade status of pear fruits domestically and internationally, aiming to target specific issues. It offers a simple yet systematic overview of the basic developmental and conventional management of pear trees, laying the foundation for future standardized management. The book focuses on the cultivation of high-quality, pollution-free pear varieties, classifying them into early, mid-season, and late-maturing categories. The main content includes variety origin, economic fruit characteristics, botanical features, biological properties, stress resistance, supporting technologies, and development prospects. In the pollution-free production section, in addition to systematically introducing the causes of pollution, agricultural control, and biological control, it emphasizes the correct use of pesticides, including prohibiting their use, restricting their use, and promoting their use with recommended safety intervals. It also provides detailed descriptions of the occurrence patterns and control methods for major diseases and pests such as black spot, canker, pear psyllid, and pear psyllid. To extend the market supply period and reduce losses, the book introduces several varieties of preservation and simple processing technologies, serving as a reference for and peers.