GB/T 32773-2016 in English

1. Background and significance of standard formulation

As an important medicinal plant, Taxus chinensis has a high content of paclitaxel and a large market demand. However, due to its limited natural distribution and the constraints of the ecological environment, how to achieve large-scale and efficient cultivation has become an urgent problem to be solved.

This standard was proposed by the State Forestry Administration and is managed by the National Afforestation Standardization Technical Committee, which fully reflects its important position in the development and protection of Taxus chinensis resources.

2. Cultivation Environment Requirements

3. Key points of seedling cultivation technology

Seedling cultivation is the basis of high-yield cultivation of yew, mainly using field seedlings, cutting seedlings and container seedlings.

4. Cultivation management optimization suggestions

• Choose appropriate spacing and cultivation methods according to different planting environments (farmland, forest land, forest under the forest).
• Strengthen the tending management, weed and fertilize regularly, and pay attention to drainage and irrigation.
• Adopt shading measures, especially in agricultural cultivation, it is recommended to use a shade net with a light transmittance of 50%-60%.

5. Disease and pest control strategies

Common diseases of southern yew include anthracnose and root rot. The following are recommended prevention and control methods:

6. Harvesting and transportation recommendations

Choose the appropriate harvesting method according to different cultivation methods and growth periods. Whole plant harvesting is suitable for agricultural cultivation, while pruning harvesting is more suitable for understory and woodland planting.