本文討論蘆筍品種之一般特性；世界各國蘆筍品種這概況，尤其著重於美國之蘆筍品種及其改良工作；現今世界上蘆筍品種之趨向；以及臺灣之蘆筍品種及其面臨之問題，並提供解決這途徑。
The discussion on the general characteristics of asparagus variety, Stating the present status of asparagus variety in various countries, emphasis has been placed on the varieties and their recent improvement in the United States. The worldwide variety trend has also been described. Finally, asparagus varieties in Taiwan and the problems encountered here as well as measures for their improvement have been presented.
