Abstract: Wind erosion is a leading factor of land desertification and sandstorm disaster, and one of the most serious environment problems in the world. Many researches indicated that planting vegetation is an economical and effective measure in controlling wind erosion. This paper discussed the mechanisms and affecting factors of vegetation in wind erosion control, and introduced three main approaches, i. e. , wind tunnel test, field investigation, and model simulation. Some problems needed to be solved and improved in the further study were put forward.

Key words: Cucumber, Chilling injury resistance, Triadimefon, Biomass, Membrane lipid peroxidation, Pro-line