Rasilimali tambuliswa: Seed Storage

72 vitu vilivyopatikana (Inaonyesha 31 - 40) |

  1. Preventing Insect Damage of Stored Seed Using Low-Cost Control Options

    Rasilimali Muhimu
    This article is from ECHO Asia Note # 37. Seed saving in sub-tropical and tropical climates is challenging. Without equipment designed to maintain dry and cool environments, the quality of seeds may quickly deteriorate. High temperature and humidity during storage increase seed metabolism and...
    Seed Storage Bruchids Pest Control

  2. Seed Saving: Steps & Technologies

    Rasilimali Muhimu
    01-06-2010 Seeds naturally have a place in almost any endeavor having to do with agricultural development. Seeds of most food plants are small and, as such, are more easily transported and can be shipped longer distances than vegetative cuttings. For the farmer, seeds represent the promise of a continued...
    Seeds Seed Saving Seed Storage Seed Systems Seed Drying Seed Production Seed Germination Seed Selection Seed

  3. Vacuum-Sealing Options for Storing Seeds

    Rasilimali Muhimu
    07-01-2019 Two broad categories of seeds exist, referred to as recalcitrant and orthodox. The former must be kept moist and planted soon after they are collected; large-seeded fruits such as mango and avocado are typical examples. The second type of seeds are discussed in this document. Orthodox seeds are...
    Seed Storage Vacuum Sealing Seed Saving Seed Bank Stored seed pests

  4. Constructing an Improved Cold Room for Seed Storage

    Rasilimali Muhimu
    This article is from ECHO Asia Note #27 When planning to construct a “Cold Room” or “Seed Storage Room” for the purpose of preserving seed viability, one must first consider principles for optimum seed storage. InECHO Asia Note 14(July 2012), we shared results from our comparison of vacuum...
    Seed Bank Seed Storage Cooling Asia

  5. Poster - Low-Cost Natural Building Options for Storing Seeds in Southeast Asia

    20-01-2019 Given the proper facilities necessary to store seeds long-term, whereby low temperature and low humidity are kept stable over time, it is very possible to store most orthodox seeds for several years at a time in the tropics (Harrington, 1972). Unfortunately, implementation and maintenance of the...
    Seed Storage Asia

  6. Seed Savers: 2005 Harvest Edition

    01-01-2005 92 pages, illustrated, photos
    Seed Storage Seed Production

  7. Low Oxygen Methods for Insect Control in Seeds

    27-01-2020 This article summarizes several methods with which I have experimented to control various types of weevils in stored seed. Seed containers can range in size from small jars to barrels/drums, but must be airtight for these techniques to work. The techniques are relevant for seeds being stored for...
    Pest Control Seed Storage Seed Saving Seed technology Seed Treatment Stored seed pests Seed Systems

  8. Seed Storage & Appropriate Technologies

    08-10-2019
    Seed Storage Asia

  9. Traditional Procedures and Methods of Storage Protection

    The information contained in the following publication addresses the problem within the context of both environmental protection and conservation of natural resources, whilst at the same time respecting the need to implementappropriate technologies. The booklet aims to improve knowledge on...
    Seed Storage Postharvest Manage...

  10. Earthbag Houses for Storing Seeds

    24-07-2019 Patrick Trail, an ECHO Asia staff member, compiled a picture-based guide for constructing earthbag houses for seed storage in Asia. Earthbag houses have been used by multiple seed banks in Asia as an alternative to more costly conventional structures. At this writing, construction of an earthbag...
    Earthbag House Garden structures ... Natural Building Seed Storage earth building