02455nam 2200505 a 450 991062729750332120200520144314.01-283-31996-997866133199681-84593-928-X(CKB)2550000000065399(EBL)795438(OCoLC)782875634(SSID)ssj0000533849(PQKBManifestationID)12223295(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000533849(PQKBWorkID)10492762(PQKB)10516335(MiAaPQ)EBC795438(EXLCZ)99255000000006539920110413d2011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrAgricultural seed production /Raymond A.T. GeorgeCambridge, Mass. CABIc20111 online resource (214 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-84593-819-4 Includes bibliographical references and index.From landrace to modern plant breeding -- Principles of seed production -- Agronomy -- Harvesting and processing -- Seed storage -- Seed quality control -- Gramineae, self-pollinated cereals -- Gramineae, cross-pollinated cereals -- Gramineae, temperate, prairie and tropical grass species -- Forage crops of Leguminosae, temperate and tropical species -- Pulse crops of Leguminosae -- Edible oilseed crops -- Forage crops of Cruciferae and Chenopodiaceae -- Amaranthaceae.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 anSeed technologySeed technology.631.5/21George Raymond A. T82701MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910627297503321Agricultural seed production2977105UNINA