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Author : Fenwick A. Kelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8126545151
Author : Arthur Fenwick Kelly,Raymond A. T. George
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1998-06-29
Category : Reference
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023193449
This is major reference guide to the world seed industry and the crops propagated by seed. It aims to provide a guide to the production, storage and use of the seeds of the world's major food, industrial and commercial crops.
Author : J. Derek Bewley,Michael Black,Peter Halmer
Publisher : CABI
Page : 858 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780851997230
This is the first scholarly reference work to cover all the major scientific themes and facets of the subject of seeds. It outlines the latest fundamental biological knowledge about seeds, together with the principles of agricultural seed processing, storage and sowing, the food and industrial uses of seeds, and the roles of seeds in history, economies and cultures. With contributions from 110 expert authors worldwide, the editors have created 560 authoritative articles, illustrated with plentiful tables, figures, black-and-white and color photographs, suggested further reading matter and 670 supplementary definitions. The contents are alphabetically arranged and cross-referenced to connect related entries.
Author : Raymond A. T. George
Publisher : CABI
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 184593928X
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 wheat, rice, barley, rye and maize are covered along with pulses, legumes, oil seed rape and soybean. The 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. It is suitable for researchers and students in agriculture an.
Author : Babasaheb B. Desai
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 082474800X
Revised and expanded throughout, this latest edition of the bestselling Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production, Processing, and Storage includes valuable information on all areas of seed biology, production, and processing. The author, one of the most respected and prolific scientists in the field, identifies current developments in seed testing and certification, storage, transportation, and distribution. Tracking the evolution and advancement of seed industries and technologies, he fully covers the development and supply of high-quality seeds for every key agronomic and horticulture crop. Contains methods to enhance the genetic and physiological characteristics of more than 80 major and minor crops With an abundance of current research and additional figures and illustrations, this edition of the Seeds Handbook offers chapters on modern biotechnological issues such as the production of synthetic seeds, loss-reduction biotechnologies, and new strategies in the seed production industry. It provides in-depth information on burgeoning areas of seed science including tissue culture and cellular totipotency, induction and regeneration protocols, development and maturation, hormone requirements, drying and storage of somatic embryos, protective encapsulation, and crop applications. With an eye to the future, it looks at challenges in the provision and enhancement of seeds for crop plants, practical methods of seed production and micropropagation, genetically modified seeds, and world food security.
Author : Raymond A. T. George
Publisher : CABI
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845935214
This third edition includes summaries at salient points within the first six chapters, dealing with the principles and practice of vegetable seed production. A suggested further reading list is provided at the conclusion of each of the 16 chapters. The general updating of this third edition has included more detail on 'organic' seed and its production, and also considerations on genetically modified organisms. The increased links between vegetables produced from true botanical seed and those predominantly propagated vegetatively (i.e. the resulting planting material which is often referred to as 'seed') have been added to this edition in Appendix 1.
Author : S. S. Mondal
Publisher : New India Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-04
Category : Field crops
ISBN : 8190723766
In Indian context.
Author : RobertM. Goodman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1365 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780824709433
Encyclopedia of Plant and Crop Science is the first-ever single-source reference work to inclusively cover classic and modern studies in plant biology in conjunction with research, applications, and innovations in crop science and agriculture. From the fundamentals of plant growth and reproduction to developments in agronomy and agricultural science, the encyclopedia's authoritative content nurtures communication between these academically distinct yet intrinsically related fields-offering a spread of clear, descriptive, and concise entries to optimally serve scientists, agriculturalists, policy makers, students, and the general public. ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for both researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options For more information, visit Taylor and Francis Online or contact us to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367 / (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062 / (E-mail) [email protected]
Author : Miller F. McDonald,Lawrence O. Copeland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 755 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461540748
Plant breeders continue to make significant advances in developing high yield ing, adaptable, disease-free crops. These advances, however, are not realized until an efficient seed production system is in place that rapidly increases geneti cally superior crops and makes them available to the consumer in large quantities at a reasonable cost. Successful seed production requires seed to be genetically pure, free of admixtures, and able to establish rapidly a uniform stand. Seed production is a complex process. Rigorous production criteria are followed by both seed producer and seed companies to ensure that high-quality seed is produced and marketed. These criteria become even more stringent in hybrid seed production. This volume identifies the factors most critical in a successful seed production operation. The fundamental considerations common to all seed crops are established in Part I, Principles of Seed Production. From this founda tion, the practices of seed production are provided in detail in Part II, Seed Production of Specific Crops.
Author : Maarten J. Chrispeels,David E. Sadava
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0763715867
This book integrates many fields to help students understand the complexity of the basic science that underlies crop and food production.
Author : Willy H. Verheye
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848263680
Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty Encyclopedias. Plants, and crops in particular, grow and develop through the uptake of water and nutrients by the root system in soils and their transformation into biomass through processes governed by photosynthesis. The quality and amount of products harvested from this biomass depend largely on the intrinsic properties of the soil, i.e. the moisture and nutrients made available for uptake by the roots. These volumes describe in a synthetic form the impact of the most important soil properties on general agronomy, crop production, cultivation methods, and yields, including the specific management aspects which take away some production constraints. Changes in general agronomy as a result of plant breeding, climatic change and competition between newly introduced crops are discussed. The three volumes with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses about soils, plant growth and crop production in several related topics. These volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.
Author : A. Fenwick Kelly
Publisher : Longman Scientific and Technical
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Cultures de plein champ - Semences
ISBN : 058240410X
Author : Michael Black,J. Derek Bewley
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0849397499
Edited by a renowned seed biologist with a team assembled from the most respected laboratories worldwide, Seed Technology and Its Biological Basis illustrates the commercial value of seeds as a major resource. The editors provide a sweeping overview of the current state-of-the-art in seed technology and its biological basis. The book is invaluable to researchers and professionals in both the industrial and academic sectors.
Author : Sutevee Sukprakarn,Sunanta Juntakool,Rukui Huang,Tom Kalb
Publisher : AVRDC-WorldVegetableCenter
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Seeds
ISBN : 9789290581444
Many Asian farmers still need to learn the techniques required to produce vegetable seeds by themselves. Seed production of vegetables is not as simple as it is for many self-pollinated staple crops, including beans and some cereal grains. Specific techniques are required for every type of vegetable. Aside from this, F1 hybrid vegetable seeds are now prevailing in the market, and farmers must be informed that the seeds obtained from the harvest of these crops cannot be used for sowing future crops. This manual is made in an effort to help extension workers who are directly in contact with farmers
Author : Barbara S. Hutchinson,Antoinette Paris-Greider
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002-07-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780824743765
This text discusses a wide range of print and electronic media to locate hard-to-find documents, navigate poorly indexed subjects and investigate specific research topics and subcategories. It includes a chapter on grey and extension literature covering technical reports and international issues.
