[Resources and distribution of Cordyceps sinensis in Naqu Tibet]

Zhong Yao Cai. 2000 Nov;23(11):673-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

This paper reported the resources and distribution of Cordyceps sinensis in Naqu district, the principally grown zone in Tibet. The investigation showed that the yearly yield of Cordyceps sinensis are 7000 kg, the distribution areas are Baqin, Suoxian, Biru, Jiali, Naqu and Nierong county at 30 degrees 20'-32 degrees 48' N, 92 degrees 0'-94 degrees 50' E. The rangs of vertical distribution from the elevation 5000 m to 4100 m; the ecological geographical distribution is affected mainly by vegetation, soil, temperature and humidity.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Conservation of Natural Resources
  • Cordyceps* / growth & development
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal*
  • Humidity
  • Lepidoptera / microbiology*
  • Soil
  • Temperature
  • Tibet

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal
  • Soil