Analysis of Meteorological Conditions for Lotus Harvest in the Dongting Lake Area, Hunan Province
洞庭湖区湘莲丰歉年气象条件分析

This paper discusses the favourable climatic condition of Dongting Lake for planting high grade lotus. By analyzing the meteorological factors affecting the production of lotus, this paper proposes four meteorological criteria of poor harvests. The meteorological conditions in good harvest years are also qualitatively analyzed. A prediction equation of the lotus production is established based on the above analyses. Some suggestions on cultivating lotus are proposed.