目录 ForewordPrefacePartⅠ1 Species Origin and Distribution of Chinese LotusSpecies Origin and CharacteristicsDistribution and Ecological Environment2 The History of Lotus Flower Cultivation in ChinaEarly Developing Period: Eastern Zhou Dynasty to Qin, Han, ThreeKingdoms Dynasty(7th Century BC-265 AD)Developing Period: Jin Dynasty, Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynastyand Song Dynasty (265--1271 AD)Flourishing Period: Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, and the Early Timeof Qing Dynasty (1271 - 1840AD)Decline Period: Late Qing Dynasty till the Republic of China(1840-1949AD)Fast Developing Period: From 1950 s to Now3 Morphology and Structure of LotusBudRootStemLeafFlowerFruit and Seed4 Ecological Habit of Lotus FlowerPhenophaseGrowth HabitFlowering and Fruiting HabitEcological Habit5 Propagation and Cultivation of LotusPropagationGrowth ManagementDisease and Pest Control6 Genetic Improvement of LotusThe Conservation of the Genetic Resources of LotusThe Genetic Diversity of LotusStatus, Obiectives and Pathways of Genetic Improvement of Lotus. 7 New Classification System of Lotus Flower CultivarsThe Brief Survey of the Classification of Lotus CultivarsApplication of \"Dual Classification System\"of Ornamental Plantsinto Lotus Cultivars ClassificationNew Classification System of Lotus Flower CultivarsCultivars Distinguishing from Vegetative Organ and Habit……
PartⅡAppendixReferencesIndex of Lotus Cultivars and Their English Description
媒体评论 本书为全英文版。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.