Case 4: Bamboo Plantation Design and Management (Sub-tropical)

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Topic Introduction

This topic first give a brief introduction of the distribution and  utilization of bamboo in the world, the basic biological characters which differs from trees and then presents the suitable sites and cultivation techniques for planting and managing bamboo plantations. At last, a detailed case for cultivating one of the most economical important species, Phyllostachys edulis, plantations in subtropical region is given.

By the end of this case study, you should be able to:

  • List the main cultivation techniques applied in bamboo plantation.
  • Design a poplar plantation for different production purposes.
  • Generalize the suitable growing conditions for bamboo.

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