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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2002, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (2): 135-143.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.20020223

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF RATTAN IN CHINA

Xu Huangcan,Yin Guangtian,Sun Qingpeng,Wu Jinkun   

  1. The Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, CAF Guangzhou 510520;The Chinese Academy of Forestry Beijing 100091
  • Received:1999-06-07 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2002-03-25 Published:2002-03-25

Abstract:

As a kind of multipurpose plant found in the forests in tropical and south subtropical regions,rattan is of great economic value and becomes an important forest product only second to wood and bamboo.In this paper,the distribution and utilization of rattan resources are summarized first;and then,a overview of rattan research and development both at home and abroad are present;finally,prospects and potential for development of rattans are discussed.

Key words: Rattan, Resources, Taxonomy, Bio-ecology, Propagation, Silviculture