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CHINESE CYMBIDIUM ORCHID IBD

WSPC
08 / 2023
9789811263361
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Sinopsis

The cultivation of Chinese cymbidiums has a long history in China dating back to more than a thousand years ago. Chinese cymbidiums are commonly known as 'Lan' (åà°) or 'Guo Lan' (åó½åà°) in China.Lanáhas a special appeal and meaning to the Chinese as it symbolizes integrity, modesty and nobility. Confucius praisedáLanáas the 'Gentleman of Noble Virtue' (åÈóå¡Èä¹ïéúÄ) and 'King of Fragrance' (çÄïèÇàä¹ïéªÖ). The love and appreciation foráLan, also known asá'Lan Culture', has become an integral part of Chinese culture.The book starts with the history ofáLanáand its association with Chinese culture and traditional customs, literature and the arts. This is followed by a description of the biology ofáLanáand cultivation practices of past and present. Finally, the prospects and future ofáLanáare presented and discussed.

PVP
95,21