Agricultural seed production
Agricultural seed production [electronic resource]
Edited by R. A. T. George.
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- Wallingford UK CABI 2011
- 204pp.;
- CABI Books .
- CABI Books .
A practical coverage of the principles of producing seeds for the main agricultural crops, this book emphasises producing optimal quality seed, and applies to small and large scale farms worldwide. Cereals such as wheats, rice, barley, rye and maize are covered along with pulses, legumes, oil seed rape and soybean. Coverage includes principles of production such as pollination, agronomy issues such as site selection and cultivar purity, seed processing, drying and storage. A focus on global food security is maintained throughout.
9781845939281
10.1079/9781845938192.0000 doi
seed production cultivated varieties seed quality crops seeds cultivars systematics taxonomy
A practical coverage of the principles of producing seeds for the main agricultural crops, this book emphasises producing optimal quality seed, and applies to small and large scale farms worldwide. Cereals such as wheats, rice, barley, rye and maize are covered along with pulses, legumes, oil seed rape and soybean. Coverage includes principles of production such as pollination, agronomy issues such as site selection and cultivar purity, seed processing, drying and storage. A focus on global food security is maintained throughout.
9781845939281
10.1079/9781845938192.0000 doi
seed production cultivated varieties seed quality crops seeds cultivars systematics taxonomy