Encyclopedia on plant protection takes decade-long efforts

Introduction of each volume:

The Comprehensive Volume defines and scopes the plant protection discipline, provides a historical overview of plant protection in China, profiles research institutions, showcases significant achievements, profiles notable scientists within the field, explores research technologies and outlines relevant regulations.

The Volume on Plant Pathology is centered around plant pathology, supported by foundational theories and detailed information on plant diseases. It covers over 1,480 entries on specific plant diseases affecting grains, oil-bearing crops, cash crops, vegetables, fruits, trees, tropical crops, ornamentals and medicinal plants.

The Volume on Biological Control is divided into three parts: biological control of plant diseases, biological control of plant pests and ecological biological control.

The Volume on Weeds is the first comprehensive, accurate, systematic and practical authoritative reference book on weed research and application in China. It highlights the advancement of chemical weed control technology and its impact on crop health and ecological integrity.

The Volume on Pesticides compiles accomplishments in pesticide science development of China. It provides an overview of the current status and development of new pesticides, as well as the control of plant diseases, pests and weeds.

The Volume on Insects contains 1,400 entries, detailing approximately 1,200 insect species pertinent to agriculture and forestry. It summarizes the development history of entomology in China, highlighting key accomplishments and emerging trends.

The Volume on Rodent Damage contains over 750 entries with a total of approximately 1.4 million characters.

The Volume on Biosafety is composed of two sections: Invasion Biology and Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Biosafety. Invasion Biology includes 195 entries with over 400 illustrations, while GMO Biosafety includes 420 entries with about 60 illustrations.