The Effect of Management on the Growing and Form of Moso Bamboo Culms

The effect of management on growing and form of culms of moso bamboo(Phyllostachys pubescens) with the similar density about 1 950～2 200 culms per ha for producing culms was studied at the central distribution region of moso bamboo in China, and the results showed the culms growing and form vary obviously among the stands under different management methods. In general, the culms of moso bamboo managed for producing culms managed intensively grow better than that managed normally, and that without any management the worst. Compared with that managed normally or without management, the culms form of moso bamboo managed intensively are the best, and it is higher by 5% in average than that managed normally, 12% higher than that without any measures. The culms weight of moso bamboo managed intensively can reach 31.37 kg, but that managed normally 28.46 kg and 23.33 kg without any measures. The basic relationships are similar between the total height and DBH of the culms managed at different degrees. The relationships between the main form indexes of moso bamboo culms managed at different degrees have been modeled.