Wheat for Northern China Use Only

Author: Sun Baoqi, Guo Tiancai, Cao Guangcai (editors)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This is a specialized monograph reflecting the research achievements and accomplishments of northern China's specialized wheat. The book combines theory and practice, consisting of eleven chapters. The main content includes the history and current status of specialized wheat cultivation in northern China; the concept, formation, and evaluation of wheat quality; general specialized wheat types; the basic theory, approaches, achievements, and seed multiplication of specialized wheat breeding; the impact of environmental and ecological conditions on wheat quality; optimized cultivation technology systems for specialized wheat; optimized planting models for specialized wheat; environmental stress coping strategies for specialized wheat; comprehensive utilization and deep processing of specialized wheat; regional planning for specialized wheat; and an introduction to high-quality specialized wheat varieties in northern China. For the introduction of excellent specialized wheat varieties, the focus is primarily on newly approved varieties in recent years, most of which have achieved considerable cultivation area. These varieties not only possess excellent quality but also relatively high yields, and have been awarded science and technology achievement honors. These varieties cover the Northeast Spring Wheat Region, Northern Spring Wheat Region, Northwest Spring Wheat Region, Xinjiang Wheat Region, Northern Winter Wheat Region, and Huanghuai Winter Wheat Region. The primary readership includes agricultural research institutions, university and college faculty and students, and agricultural technology extension departments. It can also serve as a reference for agricultural management authorities.