| Agricultural Seed Production Contributor(s): George, Raymond A. T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845938194 ISBN-13: 9781845938192 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $149.34 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - General - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science |
| Dewey: 631.521 |
| LCCN: 2011015906 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.8" W x 9.7" (1.41 lbs) 248 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A practical coverage of the principles of producing seeds for the main agricultural crops, this book emphasizes 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): George, Raymond A. T.: - Raymond A.T. George is a Seed Technology Consultant and Vegetable Research Consultant, formerly of FAO, Rome, Italy. |