Resources Tagged: Seed Technology
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Key Resource 2011-04-28 Part of the NOFAguides. Includes information on: Strengths and limitations of hybrid varieties Before you grow the seed (selecting varieties, saving seed and improving crops, intellectual property rights) Growing seed (pollination biology, harvesting, cleaning, storage, germination testing)...
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This book is written for the undergraduate student or lay person who desires an introduction to the principles of seed science and technology. The first eight chapters present the seed as a biological system in terms of its origin, development, and composition, as well as its function,...
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This book is essentially a practical work, giving the basic requirements for the production of seed for agricultural crops. It contains enough fundamental information, however, to enable the reader to understand the reasoning behind the management practices discussed. In the opening chapter, the...
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1998-09-01 Seeds of Choiceprovides an in-depth analysis of the regulatory frameworks that cover varietal testing, release and dissemination. The book analyses the varietal testing system used by the All India Co-ordinated Crop Improvement Projects. The study reveals that reforms are needed, if a greater...
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1998-01-01 This manual is intended primarily to train seed collectors, seed-plant managers, seed analysts, and nursery managers, but it can serve as a resource for any training course in forest regeneration. It includes both temperate and tropical tree species of all intended uses. The manual covers the...
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1998-01-01 The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the following topics: reproductive cycles, see origin, seed collection, seed maturity, collection and postharvest care, seed extracting, insect and disease problems, seedstorage, seedlot sampling, test, and rapid viability...
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This publication is the result of a workshop that convened researchers, extension workers, farmers, seed producers, businessmen, government and nongovernment organizations to examine different areas in vegetable production; identify and analyze problems; and formulate goals, solutons and action...
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2006-01-01 In this paper, the author explores threats in a case study of the farming system of the Deccan Plateau in South India. She looks in particular at women's roles in agriculture and especially the important part woment play in saving and reproducing seeds. Gatekeeper Series, 126 24 pages
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2005-01-01 Intended to assist farmers who are becoming increasingly involved in the establishment of village-based seed enterprises. 23 pages, illustrated, photos 2 copies
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2006-01-20 Seeds conserved in genebanks are a vital and irreplaceable resource for safeguarding future agricultural options. The capacity of genebank staff to apply good standards for seed handling is hence of critical importance. This is the standard reference for genebank work and one of the few sources...