Classification and Integration of Storage and Transportation Engineering Technologies in Potato Producing Areas of China

Considering the development of potato （Solanum tuberosum） industry in China, the existing technologies of potato storage and transportation in the produc- ing area were analyzed through investigation on four main potato production areas. Unear classification was used to conduct the technology classification. According to the technical attributes and characteristics, the potato technologies of storage and transportation in producing area were classified with large classes, middle classes, small classes and subclasses, into the agricultural production area processing and storage engineering technology system, to reveal the structure and functions. Mean- while, the widely used technologies were integrated and summarized into 5 principal technology integration programs, which could be used for the technology integration of the new management subjects such as planting professional cooperatives, family farms, enterprises and so on.

Research progresses in technological innovation and integration of agricultural engineering

Based on the technical characteristics of agricultural engineering,this research developed a theoretical system and methodology on the integration of agricultural engineering technology by studying the classification of constituent technologies,technological evaluation and integration,and optimization of agricultural engineering patterns.Thirty-two integrated agricultural engineering patterns are proposed according to the methodology for different regions with different local industry backgrounds,operating scales and objects.This research provides a solid foundation for the study of the agricultural engineering technical scheme,patterns and construction standards,which can help to provide a comprehensive solution to problems relevant to modern agriculture.