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.

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 NowForeword
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 Systemof 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

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