本書為全英文版。This book describes China lotus flower's germplasm resources and its distribution, ecological habitat,propagation and cultivation, genetic improvement, cultivar classification system,etc.608cultivars of lotus flower are included,which reflect the collection of the germplasm resources and best cultivars in China.712 beautiful pictures would make the book an integration of scientific knowledge and practical techniques , and more readable.
作者簡介
WAN QICHAO and ZHANG XIGYAN are couple; the graduated from Hubei Agricultural College together in 1950. They are engaged in floricultural technolgy for more than 40 years in Whhan,and all were research professors of the Center of Chinese Lotus Research before they retired.
圖書目錄
Foreword Preface PartⅠ 1 Species Origin and Distribution of Chinese Lotus Species Origin and Characteristics Distribution and Ecological Environment 2 The History of Lotus Flower Cultivation in China Early Developing Period: Eastern Zhou Dynasty to Qin, Han, Three Kingdoms Dynasty(7th Century BC-265 AD) Developing Period: Jin Dynasty, Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty (265--1271 AD) Flourishing Period: Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, and the Early Time of Qing Dynasty (1271 - 1840AD) Decline Period: Late Qing Dynasty till the Republic of China(1840-1949AD) Fast Developing Period: From 1950' s to Now 3 Morphology and Structure of Lotus Bud Root Stem Leaf Flower Fruit and Seed 4 Ecological Habit of Lotus Flower Phenophase Growth Habit Flowering and Fruiting Habit Ecological Habit 5 Propagation and Cultivation of Lotus Propagation Growth Management Disease and Pest Control 6 Genetic Improvement of Lotus The Conservation of the Genetic Resources of Lotus The Genetic Diversity of Lotus Status, Obiectives and Pathways of Genetic Improvement of Lotus. 7 New Classification System of Lotus Flower Cultivars The Brief Survey of the Classification of Lotus Cultivars Application of "Dual Classification System"of Ornamental Plants into Lotus Cultivars Classification New Classification System of Lotus Flower Cultivars Cultivars Distinguishing from Vegetative Organ and Habit …… PartⅡ Appendix References Index of Lotus Cultivars and Their English Description