Organic Crop Breeding


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Organic Crop Breeding


Organic Crop Breeding
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Author : Edith T. Lammerts van Bueren
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2012-02-28

Organic Crop Breeding written by Edith T. Lammerts van Bueren and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-28 with Technology & Engineering categories.


Organic Crop Breeding provides readers with a thorough review of the latest efforts by crop breeders and geneticists to develop improved varieties for organic production. The book opens with chapters looking at breeding efforts that focus on specific valuable traits such as quality, pest and disease resistance as well as the impacts improved breeding efforts can have on organic production. The second part of the book is a series of crop specific case studies that look at breeding efforts currently underway from around the world in crops ranging from carrots to corn. Organic Crop Breeding includes chapters from leading researchers in the field and is carefully edited by two pioneers in the field. Organic Crop Breeding provides valuable insight for crop breeders, geneticist, crop science professionals, researchers, and advanced students in this quickly emerging field.



Organic Plant Breeding And Propagation Concepts And Strategies


Organic Plant Breeding And Propagation Concepts And Strategies
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Author : Edith Titia Lammerts van Bueren
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002

Organic Plant Breeding And Propagation Concepts And Strategies written by Edith Titia Lammerts van Bueren and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Organic farming categories.




Managing And Breeding Wheat For Organic Systems


Managing And Breeding Wheat For Organic Systems
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Author : Muhammad Asif
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2014-03-19

Managing And Breeding Wheat For Organic Systems written by Muhammad Asif and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-19 with Science categories.


Genetically uniform cultivars in many self-pollinated cereal crops dominate commercial production in high-input environments especially due to their high grain yields and wide geographical adaptation. These cultivars generally perform well under favorable and high-input farming systems but their optimal performance cannot be achieved on marginal/organic lands or without the use of external chemical inputs (fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides). Cereal breeding programs aim at evaluating candidate lines/cultivars for agronomic, disease and quality traits in a weed free environment that makes it impossible to identify traits conferring competitive ability against weeds. Moreover, quantification of competitive ability is a complex phenomenon which is affected by range of growth traits. Above (e.g. light) and below (e.g. water and nutrients) ground resources also influence competitiveness to a greater extent. Competitiveness is quantitatively inherited trait which is heavily influenced by many factors including genotype, management, environment and their interaction. Sound plant breeding techniques and good experimental designs are prerequisites for maximizing genetic gains to breed cultivars for organically managed lands. The brief is focused on breeding wheat for enhanced competitive ability along with other agronomic, genetic and molecular studies that have been undertaken to improve weed suppression, disease resistance and quality in organically managed lands. The examples from other cereals have also been highlighted to compare wheat with other cereal crops.



Organic Plant Breeding And Propagation Concepts And Strategies


Organic Plant Breeding And Propagation Concepts And Strategies
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Author : Edith Titia Lammerts van Bueren
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002

Organic Plant Breeding And Propagation Concepts And Strategies written by Edith Titia Lammerts van Bueren and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Organic farming categories.




The Science Beneath Organic Production


The Science Beneath Organic Production
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Author : David Atkinson
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2019-07-22

The Science Beneath Organic Production written by David Atkinson and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-22 with Technology & Engineering categories.


A groundbreaking book that addresses the science that underpins organic agriculture and horticulture and its impact upon the management of organic systems With contributions from noted experts in the field, Organic Agriculture explores the cultural context of food production and examines the historical aspects, economic implications, and key scientific elements that underpin organic crop production. The book shows how a science-based approach to organic farming is grounded in history and elements of the social sciences as well as the more traditional areas of physics, chemistry and biology. Organic Agriculture offers a detailed explanation of the differences between organic systems and other approaches, answering questions about crop production and protection, crop rotations, soil health, biodiversity and the use of genetic resources. The authors identify current gaps in our understanding of the topic and discuss how organic farming research may be better accomplished in the future. This important book: Explores the science that underpins organic farming Contains illustrative case studies from around the world Examines organic agriculture’s philosophical roots and its socio-economic context Written for scientists and students of agriculture and horticulture, this book covers the issues linked to the use of science by organic producers and identifies key elements in the production of food.



Organic Agriculture In The Tropics And Subtropics


Organic Agriculture In The Tropics And Subtropics
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Author : Christian Hülsebusch
language : en
Publisher: kassel university press GmbH
Release Date : 2007

Organic Agriculture In The Tropics And Subtropics written by Christian Hülsebusch and has been published by kassel university press GmbH this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Agriculture categories.




Organic Farming And Peanut Crops


Organic Farming And Peanut Crops
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Author : Darren C. Grossman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

Organic Farming And Peanut Crops written by Darren C. Grossman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Peanuts categories.


Organic farming is the oldest way of farming, i.e., without the use of chemicals to enhance the production of meat, vegetables, milk and derivatives, and without the use of antibiotics and pesticides to decrease economical losses due to animal sickness and plant disease. Control of plant-parasitic nematodes is difficult, especially in organic farming systems, because in contrast to foliar diseases and insect pests, effective control methods and monitoring systems are not always available. Organic farmers struggle with nematode problems using cultural, physical and biological control methods. This book discusses effective management of plant-parasitic nematodes, which can be achieved by combining several control methods after identifying the nematodes in the field and understanding their biology. Moreover, in this book, the authors illustrate how participatory plant breeding (PPB) may answer the needs of organic agriculture, and how organic farmers and their organisations have met with researchers to build common experiments of plant breeding on farms. In addition, the early history and significance of the peanut crop is discussed. Annual world production of peanuts at 30 million tons makes this crop one of the most important agricultural commodities. The physiological and biochemical response of peanut microsimbionts under different types of stress are examined as well, and compared with rhizobia. This book also explores the concept of scientific paradigms and draws parallels with paradigms in agriculture, and in particular focuses upon organic farming and genetic engineering.



Organic Crop Breeding


Organic Crop Breeding
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Author : Kalyan Singh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018

Organic Crop Breeding written by Kalyan Singh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Agricultural biotechnology categories.




The Organic Seed Grower


The Organic Seed Grower
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Author : John Navazio
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2012

The Organic Seed Grower written by John Navazio and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Organic farming categories.


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.



Farmers And Plant Breeding


Farmers And Plant Breeding
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Author : Ola Tveitereid Westengen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-10-02

Farmers And Plant Breeding written by Ola Tveitereid Westengen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.


This book presents the history of, and current approaches to, farmer-breeder collaboration in plant breeding, situating this work in the context of sustainable food systems, as well as national and international policy and law regimes. Plant breeding is essential to food production, climate-change adaptation and sustainable development. This book brings together experienced practitioners and researchers involved in collaborative breeding programmes across a diversity of crops and agro-ecologies around the world. Case studies include collaborative sorghum and pearl millet breeding for water-stressed environments in West Africa, participatory rice breeding for intensive rice farming in the Mekong Delta, and evolutionary participatory quinoa breeding for organic agriculture in North America. While outlining the challenges, the volume also highlights the positive impacts, such as yield increases, farmers’ empowerment in the innovation and development processes, contributions to maintenance of crop genetic diversity and adaptation to climate change. This collection offers a range of perspectives on enabling conditions for farmer–breeder collaboration in plant breeding in relation to biodiversity agreements such as the Plant Treaty, trade agreements and related intellectual property rights (IPR) regimes, and national seed policies and laws. Relevant to a wide audience, including practitioners with experience in plant breeding and management of crop genetic resources and those with a broader interest in agriculture and development, as well as students of international cooperation and development, this volume is a timely addition to the literature.