Seed Production

Author : Miller F. McDonald,Lawrence O. Copeland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 755 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461540748

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Seed Production by Miller F. McDonald,Lawrence O. Copeland Pdf

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 : Conny Almekinders,N. P. Louwaars
Publisher : New Approaches and Practices
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89065111965

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Farmers' Seed Production by Conny Almekinders,N. P. Louwaars Pdf

This handbook covers a whole range of issues relating to local seed supply systems, including participatory plant breeding, and both technical and practical information on seed production and variety maintenance. It suggests new approaches and methods to support on-farm seed production by small-scale farmers in developing countries. The first part of the book describes the functioning of local seed systems and discusses their strengths, limitations and possibilities for improvement. The authors discuss in detail issues of genetic diversity and in-situ conservation, farmers' rights and legislation. The cases presented here illustrate the functioning of local seed systems and experiences with improving them. The second part contains technical information on seed production, selection, storage and distribution, and varietal maintenance and improvement of different groups of important food crops, which can be applied and implemented at the level of small-scale farming. The third part contains practical guidelines about how on researchers and agriculturalists might carry out surveys to investigate local seed systems and their limitations, and how they can involve interested farmers in practical experimentation to improve their crop seed. This book will be of great value and interest to people who work directly with farmers, including extension agents, national and international NGOs, and farmers' cooperative workers.

Author : Raymond A. T. George
Publisher : CABI
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 184593928X

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Agricultural Seed Production by Raymond A. T. George Pdf

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 : P. D. Hebblethwaite
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Seed industry and trade
ISBN : CORNELL:31924017703525

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Seed Production by P. D. Hebblethwaite Pdf

Objects and methods of seed production; Herbage seed production; Sugar-beet seed production; Cereal-seed production; Soya bean and plant attion crop seed production; Seed quality and vigour.

Author : John Navazio
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603584524

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The Organic Seed Grower by John Navazio Pdf

Now in Paperback “A fantastic guide for organic seed breeders and producers. [Navazio] has taken organic seed production to a higher level.” —Suzanne Ashworth, author of Seed to Seed The Organic Seed Grower is a comprehensive manual for the serious vegetable grower who is interested in growing high-quality seeds using organic farming practices. It is written for both home seed savers and diversified small-scale farmers who want to learn the necessary steps involved in successfully producing a seed crop organically. Detailed profiles for each of the major vegetables provide users with practical, in-depth knowledge about growing, harvesting, and processing seed for a wide range of common and specialty vegetable crops, from Asian greens to zucchini. In addition, readers will find extensive and critical information on topics including: • Seed-borne diseases • The reproductive biology of crop plants • Annual vs. biennial seed crops • Isolation distances needed to ensure varietal purity • Maintaining adequate population size for genetic integrity • Seed crop climates • Seed cleaning basics • Seed storage for farmers • and more . . . This book can serve as a bridge to lead skilled gardeners, who are already saving their own seed, into the idea of growing seed commercially. And for diversified vegetable farmers who are growing a seed crop for sale for the first time, it will provide details on many of the tricks of the trade that are used by professional seed growers. This manual will help the budding seed farmer to become more knowledgeable, efficient, and effective in producing a commercially viable seed crop. Written by well-known plant breeder and organic seed expert John Navazio, The Organic Seed Grower is the most useful guide to best practices in this exciting and important field.

Author : Raymond A. T. George
Publisher : CABI
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845938192

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Agricultural Seed Production by Raymond A. T. George Pdf

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.

Author : Ajay Kumar Tiwari
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811541988

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Advances in Seed Production and Management by Ajay Kumar Tiwari Pdf

High-quality seed is essential for healthy crops and greater agricultural productivity. At the same time, advances in breeding technology require equivalent advances in seed technology. In order to ensure food security, it is crucial to develop seeds that are high yielding, and resistant to drought, heat, cold, and insects. Gathering the latest research in seed sciences, the book includes contributions on seed production in crops such as legumes, sugar, rice, wheat and other cereals. It discusses a range of topics, like the effect of climate change on seed quality, production and storage; seed rouging; seed certification for different crop species; seed biology; and seed pathologies and their effective management. Integrating basic and applied research, this compendium provides valuable insights for researchers and students in agricultural and life sciences; professionals involved in seed certification and those working in quarantine laboratories; as well as plant pathologists.

Author : John Navazio
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781933392776

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The Organic Seed Grower by John Navazio Pdf

The Organic Seed Grower is a comprehensive manual for the serious vegetable grower who is interested in growing high-quality seeds using organic farming practices. It is written for both serious home seed savers and diversified small-scale farmers who want to learn the necessary steps involved in successfully producing a commercial seed crop organically. Detailed profiles for each of the major vegetables provide users with practical, in-depth knowledge about growing, harvesting, and processing seed for a wide range of common and specialty vegetable crops, from Asian greens to zucchini. In addition, readers will find extensive and critical information on topics including: The reproductive biology of crop plants Annual vs. biennial seed crops Isolation distances needed to ensure varietal purity Maintaining adequate population size for genetic integrity Seed crop climates Seed-borne diseases Seed-cleaning basics Seed storage for farmers and more . . . This book can serve as a bridge to lead skilled gardeners, who are already saving their own seed, into the idea of growing seed commercially. And for diversified vegetable farmers who are growing a seed crop for sale for the first time, it will provide details on many of the tricks of the trade that are used by professional seed growers. This manual will help the budding seed farmer to become more knowledgeable, efficient, and effective in producing a commercially viable seed crop. With the strong demand for certified organic produce, many regional seed companies are increasingly seeking out dedicated seed growers to ensure a reliable source of organically grown seeds for their farmer and gardener customers. This trend represents a great business opportunity for small-scale commercial growers who wish to raise and sell vegetable seeds as a profitable part of their diversified small-farm operation. Written by well-known plant breeder and organic seed expert John Navazio, The Organic Seed Grower is the most up-to-date and useful guide to best practices in this exciting and important field.

Author : C. Marshall,John Grace
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1992-04-30
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0521373506

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Fruit and Seed Production by C. Marshall,John Grace Pdf

Flowering and fruiting are key processes in the biology of higher plants, ensuring the transfer of genetic material from one generation to the next. In addition, as almost all of the world's agricultural and horticultural industries depend on the production of flowers, fruits and seeds, the study of the reproductive biology of cultivated plants is of fundamental importance to humankind. Surprisingly, therefore, this topic has received relatively little attention from environmental physiologists compared with studies on the growth and development of vegetative structures. This book, based on a meeting held by the Environmental Physiology Group of the Society of Experimental Biology, sets out to correct this deficiency. The topic is given a broad and comprehensive treatment, with chapters covering the onset of flowering through to the development and growth of fruits and seeds, and finally to ecological and evolutionary aspects of fruiting. This volume will therefore serve as a useful introduction to the various aspects of flowering and fruiting and will also provide a thorough general overview of the subject for students and researchers alike.

Author : A. Fenwick Kelly
Publisher : Longman Scientific and Technical
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Field crops
ISBN : WISC:89014666176

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Seed Production of Agricultural Crops by A. Fenwick Kelly Pdf

Practical guide to producing crop seeds that are viable and free from weeds. Details all basic requirements, including the need to preserve the genetic quality of seed during multiplication, and precautions that ensure abundant, high-quality yields. Some topics covered include: seed quality and quality control; marketing and distribution; cereals, forage legumes, crucifers and fodder beet. Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Amarjit Basra
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999-10-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1560228768

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Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops by Amarjit Basra Pdf

Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops discusses how heterosis or “hybrid vigor” has played a major role in improving crop productivity and quality in order to feed the ever-increasing human population, particularly in developing countries. Plant breeders, agronomists, seed producers, and farmers will discover why the development of hybrids in the world's major food crops and why the methods of hybrid seed production are critical for achieving this goal. This landmark book deals with heterosis and hybrid seed production of major agronomic crops such as wheat, rice, maize, sorghum, cotton, sunflower, and rapeseed. Through Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops, you will discover valuable information on hybrid seed production methods that is not available in any other single volume. This unique book contains relevant and essential information about important procedures to help increase crop yield, including: methods for deriving second cycle inbred lines for hybrid maize possibilities for hybrid seed production in wheat techniques of hybrid sorghum seed production production of hybrid seeds using male sterile lines of cotton agronomic management in seed production plots of sunflower seed production technology of hybrid rapeseed advances in hybrid seed production technology of rice in China Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops gives you a global perspective on essential food crops in all parts of the world. This informative guide will help you use hybrid seed production methods with important agricultural crops and increase the quality of these vital and essential food sources.

Author : Kathrin Kiehl,Anita Kirmer,Nancy Shaw
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 53,5 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 : Daphne T. Fairey,D. S. Loch,John G. Hampton,J. E. Ferguson
Publisher : CABI
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 53,7 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 : Sergey V. Zhevora,Boris V. Anisimov
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030607623

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Potato Seed Production by Sergey V. Zhevora,Boris V. Anisimov Pdf

This book comprises the best potato seed production practices and includes details on potato cultivation, classification, and the main structural elements of the successive stages of potato seed production. It presents potato varieties from Russian originators, describes modern technologies involved in the process of potato seed production, and presents special aspects of phytosanitary and process regulations for the cultivation of high-quality potato seed. Additionally, the authors illustrate the statutory regulation of salable quality of potato seed: purity of variety, diseases, pests, and defects. The authors identify Russian quality control methods and certification of potato seed, and consider the packaging and labeling of potato seed that is held for sale. Finally, the authors also clarify the features of foreign potato seed certification systems.

Author : J. Hanson
Publisher : ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9290532882

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Seed Production by Smallholder Farmers by J. Hanson Pdf