Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction to Dryland Agriculture in Dhina
Chapter 2 Types of Dryland Agriculture in China
Chapter 3 Main Characteristics of the Climates
Chapter 4 Topography,Landform and Geomorphologic Features of Dryland Areas in China
Chapter 5 Vegetation in Dryland Areas of China
Chapter 6 Soils in Dryland Areas
Chapter 7 Water Resources and Water-Saving Agriculture in Dryland Areas of China
Chapter 8 Wind Erosion and Desertification
Chapter 9 Water Erosion Control
Chapter 10 Nitrogen in Dryland Soils and Its Management
Chapter 11 Management of Dryland Phosphorus and Sulfur
Chapter 12 Management of Potassium,Iron and Micronut-rients and Trace Beneficial
Elements in Dryland Soils
Chapter 13 Prescription for Fertilization in Dryland Regions of China
Chapter 14 The Interaction of Nutrint and Water on Dryland Crop Production
Chapter 15 Comprehensive Management of Nutrients of Drylands for Full Use of Water
Chapter 16 Water Movement in Dryland Soil
Chapter 17 Conservation and Efficient Use Water by Conventional Farming Systems
Chapter 18 Moisture Conservation and Utilization Mulching
Chapter 19 Crop Resistance to Drought and Its Use in Practice of Dryland Agriculture
Chapter 20 Planting and Sowing Systems in Dryland Areas
Chapter 21 Pest Control
Chapter 22 Strategies for Development of Dryland Agriculture
References
Appendix 1 Some geographical names(spellings)used in the literature and at present
(standardized)
Appendix 2 Agricultural Regions in China
Index