Vegetable Hybrid Seed

Author : Praveen K Singh,Shaibal K Dasgupta,Subodh K Tripathi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005-06-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781482282863

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Hybrid Vegetable Development by Praveen K Singh,Shaibal K Dasgupta,Subodh K Tripathi Pdf

Get all the resource information you need on hybrid vegetable development—in one book! Discover the latest concepts in breeding and development of hybrid vegetables with Hybrid Vegetable Development. Respected authorities share their views on the most recent trends and the techniques used for hybrid vegetable development in various vegetable crops. This one book could become your comprehensive source for all aspects of breeding, development, and seed production. Hybrid Vegetable Development provides a huge volume of background information on eighteen of the most important world vegetable crops, including tomato, eggplant, hot pepper, bell pepper, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, garden pea, and melons. Packed with helpful illustrations, diagrams, and tables, this book goes in-depth into hybrid development mechanisms, crop/floral biology, pollination control mechanisms genetics, breeding, and the exploitation of hybrid seed production on a commercial scale. Hybrid Vegetable Development covers: crop biology heterosis pollination control mechanisms hybrid seed production maintenance of inbred/pure lines seed production of major vegetables detailed descriptions of the mechanisms in hybrid vegetable development the status of transgenic vegetables Hybrid Vegetable Development is a valuable, comprehensive resource for agriculture industry experts and professionals, professors, and students.

Author : Amarjit S. Basra
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1560220740

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Hybrid Seed Production in Vegetables by Amarjit S. Basra Pdf

Produce hardy, high-yield vegetables with hybrid seeds! From the Preface, by Amarjit S. Basra: “The phenomenon of heterosis, also referred to as 'hybrid vigor,’underlies much of the improvement in crop yields achieved in the twentieth century. The exploitation of heterosis in crop production is of vital importance in facing the challenge of providing food and nutritional security for an ever-increasing human population. “The effective use of heterosis has fostered the development of a worldwide seed industry. Rapid advances in plant breeding and associated seed production technologies have served to enhance the competitiveness of hybrids by increasing crop and seed yield per hectare, reducing the costs involved, and improving seed quality.” Hybrid Seed Production in Vegetables: Rationale and Methods in Selected Crops will help crop scientists and growers increase the quality and yield of vegetables such as: cucumbers cabbage pumpkins squash peppers onions gourds and the fruits watermelon and winter melon. This valuable book provides up-to-date research about heterosis, cultivars, hybrids, and molecular markers to help you get the most quality and quantity out of your seeds. Containing suggestions and methods for overcoming male plant sterility, inbreeding, and challenges to pollination, Hybrid Seed Production in Vegetables will help you successfully breed hybrid plants to produce bountiful and healthy crops.

Author : K. Vanangamudi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Plant breeding
ISBN : 8177544217

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Vegetable Hybrid Seed by K. Vanangamudi Pdf

Author : Sutevee Sukprakarn,Sunanta Juntakool,Rukui Huang,Tom Kalb
Publisher : AVRDC-WorldVegetableCenter
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Seeds
ISBN : 9789290581444

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Saving Your Own Vegetable Seeds by Sutevee Sukprakarn,Sunanta Juntakool,Rukui Huang,Tom Kalb Pdf

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 : John Navazio
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 43,8 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 : Kent Whealy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : WISC:89055831143

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Garden Seed Inventory by Kent Whealy Pdf

Covers 245 mail-order vegetable seed companies. Provides information on trends in the number of vegetable seed companies and number of varieties available from 1981-1994. Each entry includes variety name and possible synonyms, days to maturity, plant description, trends in seed availability, and source codes for the seed companies offering the variety.

Author : Prabhakar Singh,B. S. Asati
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Seed technology
ISBN : 8170355559

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Seed Production Technology Of Vegetables by Prabhakar Singh,B. S. Asati Pdf

Quality seed is the fore most and most cost effective input for crop production. It is time for researchers as well as policy makers to reorient the strategy of vegetable seed production in India. Now it is not only a question of providing enough vegetables for a balance diet, but also to produces good quality seeds that are acceptable and competitive in the international market. The book Seed Production Technology of Vegetables is intended as a reference for all concerned with the basic vegetable seed production technologland requirements, field inspection, field and seed standards, brief cultural practices, important varieties/hybrids, classification history, climatic factors affecting seed production, botany and floral biology, mode of reproduction, principles of seed production, techniques for hybrid seed production, quality of seed, seed germination, seed policy, seed certification, seed act and seed rules. This book may be of great utility and intend to be a better guide to the students, teachers, research scientist, extension worker Policy makers, various seed companies, horticulture department, vegetable seeds producers and farming community as a whole who directly and indirectly are engaged in the production of quality seeds. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Classification of Vegetables; Chapter 3: History of Vegetables Seed Production; Chapter 4: Climatic Factors Affecting Vegetable Seed Production; Chapter 5: Botany and Floral Biology of Vegetable Crops; Chapter 6: Modes of Reproduction in Vegetable Crops; Chapter 7: Principals of Vegetable Seed Production; Chapter 8: Tehniques for Hybrid Seed Production; Chapter 9: Seed Production of Vegetables, Family-Solanaceae, Brinjal, Tomato, Chilli and Bell Pepper, Potato, Family-Malvaceae, Okara, Family-Cruciferae, Radish , Cauliflower, Cabbage, Turnip, Family-Alliaceae, Onion, Family-Legunminosae, Pea, Fenugreek, French bean, Cowpea, Family-Chenopodiaceae, Spinach Beet (Palak), Family-Umbelliferae, Coriander, Carrot, Family-Cucubitaceae, Cucumber, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Bitter Gourd, Family-Compositae, Lettuce; Chapter 10: Quality of Seeds; Chapter 11: Seed Germination and Seed Dormancy; Chapter 12: Economics of Hybrids Seed Production;Chapter; Chapter 13: Biotechnology in Vegetable Seed Production; Chapter 14: National Seed Policy; Chapter 15: Certification of Seeds; Chapter 16: Seed Act and Seed Rules

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Gardening
ISBN : WISC:89037890662

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Garden Seed Inventory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Philip Brown,Cameron Spurr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Field crops
ISBN : 0734113994

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Pollination and Seed Development in Hybrid Vegetable Seed Crops by Philip Brown,Cameron Spurr Pdf

Author : Suzanne Ashworth,Kent Whealy
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780988474901

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Seed to Seed by Suzanne Ashworth,Kent Whealy Pdf

A complete seed-saving guide of 160 vegetables, including detailed info on each vegetable.

Author : Charles Dowding
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780744077759

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No Dig by Charles Dowding Pdf

Work in partnership with nature to nurture your soil for healthy plants and bumper crops - without back-breaking effort! Have you ever wondered how to transform a weedy plot into a thriving vegetable garden? Well now you can! By following the simple steps set out in No Dig, in just a few short hours you can revolutionize your vegetable patch with plants already in the ground from day one! Charles Dowding is on a mission to teach that there is no need to dig over the soil, but by minimizing intervention you are actively boosting soil productivity. In fact, The less you dig, the more you preserve soil structure and nurture the fungal mycelium vital to the health of all plants. This is the essence of the No Dig system that Charles Dowding has perfected over a lifetime growing vegetables. So put your gardening gloves on and get ready to discover: - Guides and calendars of when to sow, grow, and harvest. - Inspiring information and first-hand guidance from the author - “Delve deeper” features look in-depth at the No Dig system and the facts and research that back it up. - The essential role of compost and how to make your own at home. - The importance of soil management, soil ecology, and soil health. Now one of the hottest topics in environmental science, this "wood-wide web" has informed Charles's practice for decades, and he's proven it isn't just trees that benefit - every gardener can harness the power of the wood-wide web. Featuring newly- commissioned step-by-step photography of all stages of growing vegetables and herbs, and all elements of No Dig growing, shot at Charles’s beautiful market garden in Somerset, you too will be able to grow more veg with less time and effort, and in harmony with nature - so join the No Dig revolution today! A must-have volume for followers of Charles Dowding who fervently believe in his approach to low input, high yield gardening, as well as gardeners who want to garden more lightly on the earth, with environmentally friendly techniques like organic and No Dig.

Author : Kent Whealy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114193332

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Garden Seed Inventory by Kent Whealy Pdf

"Garden Seed Inventory is the ultimate reference for anyone who cares about heirloom vegetables, saving seeds and preserving the world's garden heritage. Now in its updated Sixth Edition, this comprehensive "catalog of catalogs" lists all of the non-hybrid vegetable seeds offered by 274 mail-order vegetable seed companies, large and small, throughout North America. Nearly 8,500 varieties - everything from amaranth to zucchini - are fully described and keyed to the companies that sell them." "Vegetable growers will find that the Garden Seed Inventory is an invaluable resource and will turn to it again and again, looking for sources of new varieties or old favorites. Gardeners and farmers who save their own seeds can quickly tell which varieties are becoming unavailable, and need to be purchased and re-grown to prevent them from being lost forever."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Lee Buttala,Shanyn Siegel
Publisher : Seed Savers Exchange
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-04
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780988474918

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The Seed Garden by Lee Buttala,Shanyn Siegel Pdf

Winner of the American Horticultural Society Award for Excellence In Garden Book Publishing Winner of the Silver Medal for Best Reference from the Garden Writer’s Association Filled with advice for the home gardener and the more seasoned horticulturist alike, The Seed Garden: The Art and Practice of Seed Saving provides straightforward instruction on collecting seed that is true-to-type and ready for sowing in next year’s garden. In this comprehensive book, Seed Savers Exchange, one of the foremost American authorities on the subject, and the Organic Seed Alliance bring together decades of knowledge to demystify the time-honored tradition of saving the seed of more than seventy-five coveted vegetable and herb crops—from heirloom tomatoes and long-favored varieties of beans, lettuces, and cabbages to centuries-old varieties of peppers and grains. With clear instructions, lush photographs, and easy-to-comprehend profiles on individual vegetable crops, this book not only teaches us how to go about conserving these important varieties for future generations and for planting out in next year’s garden, it also provides a deeper understanding of the importance of saving these genetically valuable varieties of vegetables that have evolved over the centuries through careful selection by farmers and home gardeners. Through simple lessons and master classes on crop selection, pollination, roguing, and the processes of harvesting and storing seeds, this book ensures that these time-honored traditions can continue. Many of these vegetable varieties are treasured for traits that are singular to their strain, whether that is a resistance to disease, an ability to grow well in a region for which that crop is not typically well suited, resistance to early bolting, or simply because it is a great-tasting variety. In an age of genetically modified crops and hybrid seed, a growing appreciation for saving seeds of these time-tested, open-pollinated cultivars has found a new audience from home vegetable gardeners and cooks to restaurant chefs and local farmers. Whether interested in simply saving seeds for home use or working to conserve rare varieties of beloved squashes and tomatoes, this book provides a deeper understanding of the art, the science, and the joy of saving seeds.

Author : William Woys Weaver
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760359921

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Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by William Woys Weaver Pdf

"This book is sure to be a modern classic and is one of the most important books on gardening in the current century." —Jere Gettle, founder, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Heirloom Vegetable Gardening has always been a book for gardeners and cooks interested in unique flavors, colors, and history in their produce. This updated edition has been improved throughout with growing zones, advice, and new plant entries. Line art has been replaced with lush, full-color photography. Yet at the core, this book delivers on the same promise it made two decades ago: It’s a comprehensive guide based on meticulous first-person research to these 300+ plants, making it a book to come back to season after season.

Author : Raymond A. T. George
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Gardening
ISBN : WISC:89065102188

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Vegetable Seed Production by Raymond A. T. George Pdf

This new edition of this important book contains the most recent research on the production of vegetable seeds in both developed and developing countries. Topics include the organization of the seed industry; principles of seed production; harvesting, processing, handling, and storage; and quality control and distribution.