A Study on the Conservation and Development of Dendrocalamus sinicus Form Yunnan, China

Abstract:

Dendrocalamus sinicus is an endemic species in southwestern Yunnan, China, and it is the the largest bamboo in the world. It can grow to more than 30m tall with 30cm in diameter. Its culms yield per unit area is 5-8 times as that of Phyllostachys pubscens that is now popularized as a major economic bamboo species in China. So it is one of the most excellent economic bamboo species in south China and in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Based On the investigation of the biological characteristics and present seed resources situation of Dendrocalamus sinicus, the paper discusses the limitations of its natural population distribution, its fragile growth and propagation, and its rich meaning in culture. The authors suggest that this species be included in the list of wild plants for priority protection in China, nature reserve of Dendrocalamus sinicus (ecological and cultural) be established in its main distribution areas and that its scientific protection and industrial development be carried out as soon as possible.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 522-524)
• Pages: 1084-1088
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.522-524.1084
• Online since: February 2014
• Authors: Chao Mao Hui, Xiong Yi Yang*, Ni Liang, Fang Chen
• Keywords: Biological Characteristics, Conservation, Fragile Growth

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