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.
- ISBN10 1845938194
- ISBN13 9781845938192
- Publish Date 28 October 2011 (first published 1 January 2011)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint CABI Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 216
- Language English