Theory and practice of Qian Xue-sen’s deserticulture and prataculture

The practices of deserticulture and prataculture have been developing in China since their suggestion by Qian Xue-sen in 1984. After more than 30 years, deserticulture and prataculture have made remarkable achievements. Aspects of research can be reviewed from several points: those proposed by background and significance, the development of ideas, stage achievements, academic debate, prospects for the development, and other several aspects. It is suggested that the theory of deserticulture and prataculture which proposed by Qian Xue-sen presently has very important practical significance, and with the continuous development of science and technology, the prospect of further development is will be beneficial.