Bioscience Methods 2026, Vol.17, No.1, 57-66 http://bioscipublisher.com/index.php/bm 63 pest control. Some experiments have found that when environmental parameters are automatically adjusted by algorithms, there is still potential for an increase in yield. On the other hand, image recognition is also gradually being used. It can detect pests, diseases, or nutrient abnormalities in greenhouses or fields in advance, reducing the need for manual inspections. Harvesting robots, automatic pruning equipment, and drone pest control are still in the experimental stage, but they already show potential to alleviate the pressure on labor. Combined with precise seeding and variable fertilization, different plots can be managed more "appropriately". The use of multiple technologies in combination is pushing cucumber cultivation towards a more labor-saving and stable development direction (Liakos et al., 2018; Shamshiri et al., 2021). 7 Case Study: Analysis of High-Yield Cultivation Model for Cucumbers in Typical Areas 7.1 Overview of natural conditions and cultivation model in the case area When it comes to high yield of cucumbers, many people immediately think of Shouguang in Shandong Province. This is no coincidence. The local terrain is flat, the water supply conditions are good, and the soil is suitable for high-density planting. However, the winters are cold, and open-field production is not advantageous. For this reason, Shouguang has long focused on solar greenhouses and gradually developed a strategy of off-season production in winter. Currently, the city's annual vegetable planting area remains above 600,000 acres, with greenhouses and sheds basically supporting the year-round supply. In cucumber production, most adopt a rotation method of winter and spring greenhouses and summer and autumn open fields. In winter, they are mainly sold in bulk, and in summer, they adjust the crop schedule or rest the greenhouses for land rest. Coupled with the experienced farmers and the fast promotion of new technologies, Shouguang has gradually become a typical area for high-yield and efficient cultivation of cucumbers (Zhang et al., 2019; Li et al., 2021). 7.2 Key high-yield technology integration and application effects The reason why Shouguang cucumbers can consistently achieve high yields is not usually due to a single strategy. In production, many aspects work together. For example, in variety selection, in greenhouses, mostly all-female hybrid varieties are used, combined with grafting seedling cultivation, which gives the root system more vitality and stronger disease resistance. The greenhouses themselves have been continuously improved over the years, with heat collection plates, insulation covers, and automatic ventilation equipment gradually being adopted. Winter insulation and environmental regulation have become more stable. In terms of water and fertilizer management, integrated drip irrigation and fertilization is very common, providing more uniform water and fertilizer supply, and reducing human errors. In terms of pests and diseases, prevention-oriented measures are favored, with more physical and biological methods used, and the use of chemical pesticides has significantly decreased. It is the combination of these technologies that enables Shouguang cucumbers to maintain advantages in both yield and quality, forming a mature and stable high-yield model (Savvas et al., 2013; Zhang et al., 2019). 7.3 Economic benefits and promotion value assessment If we only consider the economic benefits, the advantages of the Shouguang high-yield model are quite obvious. Seasonal production combined with high yields naturally leads to higher income per unit area compared to traditional farming. Although the initial investment is considerable, many farmers can recover their costs within a few years. This approach is not only applicable to Shouguang but also shows effectiveness when local experience is promoted externally. For instance, after introducing relevant technologies in Kaizhou, Chongqing, the per-plot output and net income of facility vegetables have significantly increased. In Shouguang, the vegetable industry has formed a relatively complete chain. Not only have the incomes of vegetable farmers increased, but it has also driven the development of related industries. As technology and management experience are continuously exported, the application scope of the "Shouguang model" is expanding. It shows good promotion potential both domestically and internationally (Li et al., 2020; Zhang et al., 2022). 8 Conclusion and Outlook Looking back at this method for achieving high yields of cucumbers, it is no longer supported solely by a single technology. Instead, it has gradually formed a complete set of combinations. In production, from variety renewal, adjustment of cultivation methods, to disease and pest control and improvement of facility conditions, many
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