Forage Seed Production Temperate Species

Author : Daphne T. Fairey,D. S. Loch,John G. Hampton,J. E. Ferguson
Publisher : CABI
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780851991917

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Forage Seed Production Tropical and subtropical species by Daphne T. Fairey,D. S. Loch,John G. Hampton,J. E. Ferguson Pdf

Published in association with the International Herbage Seed Production Research Group, this volume and its companion provide the definitive resource for anyone involved in the breeding and commercial production of grass and legume seeds, whether for grazing systems, horticulture or recreation.

Author : D.S. Loch,J. E. Ferguson
Publisher : C A B International
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0851992080

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Forage Seed Production by D.S. Loch,J. E. Ferguson Pdf

This two-volume set examines temperate, tropical and subtropical species of seed, providing a resource for all those concerned with the breeding and profitable use of grasses and legumes within grazing systems or recreation and amenity provision.

Author : Daphne T. Fairey,John G. Hampton
Publisher : Forage Seed Production
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89066564964

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Forage Seed Production: Temperate species by Daphne T. Fairey,John G. Hampton Pdf

The grasses and legumes grown in pastures and rangelands form the basis of the worldwide animal production industry. Some species also have a significant role in the sport and leisure industry, for playing surfaces such as golf courses and football fields. It is therefore vitally important to ensure that seed supplies of appropriate species are available for use on a commercial scale. This book is published in association with the International Herbage Seed Production Research Group. It brings together leading researchers and along with its companion volume Forage Seed Production Volume 2: Tropical and Subtropical Species (to be published in late 1998), provides the definitive resource for all those concerned with breeding and profitable seed production for grasses and legumes used within grazing systems or recreation and amenity provision. The book is in two parts. Part 1 covers all aspects relevant to seed production, including improving seed yield and quality, crop management, harvesting, processing and the international seed trade. Part 2 consists of eleven case studies from eight countries covering three continents. This book and its companion should be read by all seed scientists involved in the breeding and commercial production of grass and legume seed. They also represent a valuable asset for all commercial seed suppliers. Additionally, the information presented within the book is important for all students and lecturers within departments of agriculture and plant breeding.

Author : John Frame
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429530180

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Forage Legumes for Temperate Grasslands by John Frame Pdf

With the underpinning role of forage legumes in the nitrogen economy and animal productivity from temperate grasslands certain to expand in the future, particularly in regions where their potential has not yet been realized, it is essential that the wealth of information currently available is widely disseminated. This book serves the purpose with

Author : J. Derek Bewley,Michael Black,Peter Halmer
Publisher : CABI
Page : 858 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780851997230

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The Encyclopedia of Seeds by J. Derek Bewley,Michael Black,Peter Halmer Pdf

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 : RobertE. Farmer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351417297

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Seed Ecophysiology of Temperate and Boreal Zone Forest Trees by RobertE. Farmer Pdf

This is the first truly modern book solely devoted to seed reproduction of forest trees-from flowering to establishment, with emphasis on the interaction of environment with physiological processes. Focus is on seed function in natural settings and the application of information to natural regeneration of forests. This easy-to-read text addresses important principles and provides in-depth coverage of existing literature. Presentation of the information is organized to allow for a natural development of the main theme with full explanations of such important components as seed production, dispersal and germination, as well as the integral parts played by water, temperature, light, chemicals, animals, pathogens and aging. A highly useful book for investigators, practitioners or students.

Author : Beat Boller,Ulrich K. Posselt,Fabio Veronesi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441907608

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Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses by Beat Boller,Ulrich K. Posselt,Fabio Veronesi Pdf

Grassland farming in Europe was already established during the settlement of the rst farmers together with their domesticated animals after the last ice age. Since then, grassland provides the forage basis to feed ruminant animals for the p- duction of meat and milk. Depending on the ecological conditions and intensity of usage, various plant communities with different species developed, displaying a rich biodiversity. With the introduction of improved crop rotations at the end of the 16th century, grasses and legumes were also grown to an important extent as forage crops on arable land. In the last decades the importance of amenity grasses increased markedly, due to the demand of the society for new usages like landscape protection. Around 1900 interested farmers and academics identi ed the need for gra- land improvement through systematic selection and seed production. This marks the beginning of breeding and research in companies but also at universities and specialized research institutes. Plant collection started with many of the species that are still of importance today. The collected materials were grouped according to the intended use and some type of phenotypic selection was applied. Seed mul- plication of such populations was performed in pure stands and the harvested seed was marketed. Although the vegetative biomass and its quality are of utmost imp- tance in forage crop breeding, it is the seed yield potential which determines the commercial success of a new variety.

Author : Kenneth J. Moore,Michael Collins,C. Jerry Nelson,Daren D. Redfearn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119436614

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Forages, Volume 2 by Kenneth J. Moore,Michael Collins,C. Jerry Nelson,Daren D. Redfearn Pdf

Forages: The Science of Grassland Agriculture, 7th Edition, Volume II will extensively evaluate the current knowledge and information on forage agriculture. Chapters written by leading researchers and authorities in grassland agriculture are aggregated under section themes, each one representing a major topic within grassland science and agriculture. This 7th edition will include two new additional chapters covering all aspects of forage physiology in three separate chapters, instead of one in previous editions. Chapters will be updated throughout to include new information that has developed since the last edition. This new edition of the classic reference serves as a comprehensive supplement to An Introduction to Grassland Agriculture, Volume I.

Author : Robert M. Goodman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1360 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000031584

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Encyclopedia of Plant and Crop Science (Print) by Robert M. Goodman Pdf

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 : Asiresssie Silesh
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783346541130

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Forage Seed Production in Ethiopia. Challenges and Prospects by Asiresssie Silesh Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Agrarian Studies, Hawassa University, language: English, abstract: This term paper aims to investigate challenges and prospects of forage seed production in Ethiopia. Seed production of forage species is a much earlier and less developed stage in the tropics and subtropics than in temperate regimes. Many of the current tropical forage cultivars were developed 50 years ago. Most of these grasses come from species new to agriculture. They have not undergone long period of domestication through hybridization and selection. Instead, they still retain many "wild characteristics" – attributes which aid their natural spread but pose difficulties for their commercial seed production. All of this poses a challenge to seed producers who must decide where the various crops should be grown for seed, the best management strategy to apply in each case and when and how they should be harvested to maximize seed yield and quality. Forage seed productions in tropical regions are characterized by variable production. Seed yield instability of the species may be a consequence of the contrasting environmental conditions that occur during the vegetative and reproductive growth of the crops.

Author : Kathrin Kiehl,Anita Kirmer,Nancy Shaw
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781443861854

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Guidelines for Native Seed Production and Grassland Restoration by Kathrin Kiehl,Anita Kirmer,Nancy Shaw Pdf

World-wide, the degradation and destruction of both natural and traditionally used semi-natural ecosystems is drastically increasing. Unfortunately, commercial seed mixtures, consisting of non-native species and genetically uniform cultivars, are widely used in grassland restoration, often with negative effects on biodiversity. Therefore, native species should be used in the ecological restoration of natural and semi-natural vegetation. This book compiles results from recent studies presented at a Special Session “Native seed production and use in restoration projects”, which was organised during the 8th European Conference on Ecological Restoration in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. The authors review the ecological and genetic aspects of seed propagation and species introduction both from a European and an American perspective, and discuss implications for the development of seed zones and for native seed production. Examples from different countries focus on native seed production in practice, and suggest different approaches for the certification of seed provenance. Best practice examples from Europe and the United States are used to indicate the advantages of using native seeds for ecological restoration of grasslands, field margins and sagebrush steppe. Finally, this volume also provides guidelines for the successful implementation of restoration projects for local authorities, landscape planners and NGOs in order to bridge gaps between research and practice.

Author : Andreas W. Ebert,Johannes M. M. Engels
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783036508948

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Plant Biodiversity and Genetic Resources by Andreas W. Ebert,Johannes M. M. Engels Pdf

The papers included in this Special Issue address a variety of important aspects of plant biodiversity and genetic resources, including definitions, descriptions, and illustrations of different components and their value for food and nutrition security, breeding, and environmental services. Furthermore, comprehensive information is provided regarding conservation approaches and techniques for plant genetic resources, policy aspects, and results of biological, genetic, morphological, economic, social, and breeding-related research activities. The complexity and vulnerability of (plant) biodiversity and its inherent genetic resources, as an integral part of the contextual ecosystem and the human web of life, are clearly demonstrated in this Special Issue, and for several encountered problems and constraints, possible approaches or solutions are presented to overcome these.

Author : David Kopecký,Arkadiusz Kosmala
Publisher : Palacký University Olomouc
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788024459134

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Festulolium by David Kopecký,Arkadiusz Kosmala Pdf

A special issue of Biologia Plantarum entitled “Festulolium – from the nature to modern breeding”. This special issue contains 14 articles, including eleven original research papers and three reviews, which are focused on genetics, ecology, physiology, biotechnology and the breeding value of Festulolium and various species within the Festuca-Lolium complex.

Author : Susanne Barth,Dan Milbourne
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400745551

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Breeding strategies for sustainable forage and turf grass improvement by Susanne Barth,Dan Milbourne Pdf

From the 4th – 8th of September 2011, the Eucarpia Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses Section, held its 29th Meeting in the surroundings of Dublin Castle in Ireland. The theme of the meeting was ‘Breeding strategies for sustainable forage and turf grass improvement’. Grasslands cover a significant proportion of the land mass of the world, and play a pivotal role in global food production. At the same time we are faced with several challenges that affect the way in which we think about this valuable set of resources. The population of the world is expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, and increase of about one third relative to today’s levels. This population increase will be focused in urban areas, and in what are currently viewed as “developing” countries, meaning that the buying power of this increased population will be greater – shifting the balance of demand from staple crops to high value items such as meat and dairy products. Overall that the world will have to approximately double agricultural output across all categories of food to meet the demands of this larger, urbanised population. This is occurring against a backdrop of equally large challenges in terms of global climate change. Agriculture is already a significant contributor to e.g. greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation and soil erosion. The situation is made more complex by an increased emphasis on biofuels as a solution for our imminent oil shortage, resulting in increased competition between land utilised for food and fuel. In short, agriculture must continue to feed the world, whilst not contributing to damaging it further. It must be sustainable. Plant breeding plays a significant but frequently understated role in meeting the challenges presented by this complex and changing scenario. However, plant breeding and improvement is itself undergoing radical change driven by technology. This book explores how forage and turf breeding is changing and adapting to meet these challenges using the technological advances being experienced in plant breeding as a whole.

Author : Arturo Martinez
Publisher : Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Organic farming
ISBN : 3934055389

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Challenges and Opportunities for Organic Agriculture and the Seed Industry by Arturo Martinez Pdf