[Study on reproduction biology of Cistanche deserticola--seedling emergence and flowering].

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To study the reproduction characteristic of Cistanche deserticola. METHOD: The reproduction characteristic and growing dynamic in Ningxia plantation were investigated, the contents of boschnaloside and echinacoside were determined during reproduction period. RESULT: The germination period of C. deserticola was in the first ten days of the month, the duration from the germination to flowering lasted about one month. The contents of boschnaloside and echinacoside decreased during reproduction period. CONCLUSION: The reproduction period of C. deserticolais lasts about two months, germination period of C. deserticola is the suitable harvest time.