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| Research Progresses of Asparagus in Cultivation Technology and Post- harvest Processing Technology in China |
| TAN Liang-ping1, 2, HE Chao-xing1*, DAI Xiong-ze2, SUN Chao1, MA Qing-hui3, LI Zhen-quan4 |
| 1Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; 2Institute of Vegetables, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, Hunan, China; 3Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, Hunan, China; 4Hengyang Gaocheng Ecological Agriculture Development Co.Ltd., Hengyang 421600, Hunan, China |
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Abstract The trend of asparagus（Asparagus officinalis L.）planting all over the world is that developed countries reduce the areas, but the developing countries expand the areas gradually. Planting asparagus developed rapidly in China. China is the biggest country of asparagus production and export in the world. Recent research progress on its cultivation technology, post-harvest physiology, preservation, nutritional and medical function are reviewed. The existing problems in asparagus production are analyzed, and the future development prospect for asparagus industry is expected in this paper.
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Received: 22 December 2010
Published: 13 April 2011
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