Research progress and development prospect on Kengyilia thoroldiana

Kengyilia thoroldiana is a perennial native plant in cold and drought area on Tibetan Plateau and characterized by cold and drought tolerance, sandstorm resisting and high yield. It is a proper species for ecological protection and vegetation restoration in the riparian areas of three rivers. The current research situation and the main existing problems were summarized and the application prospect for ecological restoration in alpine area was discussed as well.