Organic Seed Traditional Varieties And Technologies
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Organic Seed
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Author : K. Vanangamudi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Organic Seed written by K. Vanangamudi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Organic farming categories.
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Organic Seed Traditional Varieties And Technologies
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Author : K. Vanangamudi
language : en
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Release Date : 2011-06-01
Organic Seed Traditional Varieties And Technologies written by K. Vanangamudi and has been published by Scientific Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The production and supply of organic seed is the need of the hour to facilitate the organic Agriculture, which ensures the production of the organic food products free from the toxic substances for better human health. But, also to conserve the soil and environmental health for well-beings of the human life including the flora and fauna. Keeping the importance of the organic agriculture, the book on "Organic seed" has been compiled which is first of its kind in India. This book consists of four major parts. Part I deals with the documentation of the indigenous varieties in cereals, pulses, oilseeds and vegetables. In Part II, an overview of organic agriculture, requirements and technologies for organic seed production with special reference to rice and cotton, seed quality treatments, certification, marketing and storage of organic seed are discussed. Part III includes the technologies for production, processing and storage of seed. Role of community seed bank, seed fairs and farmers participatory plant breeding are included in the Part IV.
Seed Science And Technology
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Author : K. Vanangamudi
language : en
Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
Release Date : 2020-09-15
Seed Science And Technology written by K. Vanangamudi and has been published by New India Publishing Agency this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-15 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The second revised and enlarged edition covers the contents of ICAR syllabus. New To This Edition Chapter on hormones and seed dormancy Chapter on seed production in forage legumes and grasses Chapter on fruit seed production Chapter on flower seed production Chapter on seed production in plantation crops and organic seed Chapter on traditional varieties and technologies Chapter on establishment of seed processing plant Chapter on establishment of seed testing laboratory The revised and enlarged edition is highly useful for UG and PG students of Agriculture and allied fields.
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 Gardening 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.
Organic Seed Production And Saving
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Author : Bryan Connolly
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2011-04-28
Organic Seed Production And Saving written by Bryan Connolly 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 2011-04-28 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The skills of seed saving are vital for small organic food producers and the whole of agriculture. Farmers and gardeners need to be able to produce their seeds as a basic, inalienable way to control their means of production. Part of the NOFA guides. Includes information on: Strengths and limitations of hybrid varieties Before you grow the seed (selecting varieties, saving seed and improving crops, intellectual property rights) Growing seed (pollination biology, harvesting, cleaning, storage, germination testing) Details on individual crops (amaranth, crucifers, beets and chard, lettuce, cucurbits, corn and small grains, nightshades, root veggies) Plus detailed appendices including more info on seed cleaning, seed companies, and more.
Objective Seed Science And Technology 2nd Ed
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Author : K. Vanangamudi
language : en
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Release Date : 2020-05-20
Objective Seed Science And Technology 2nd Ed written by K. Vanangamudi and has been published by Scientific Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-20 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Objective Seed Science and Technology is prepared based on the ICAR UG syllabus of Seed Science and Technology. This book is the compilation of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Seed Science and Technology which will be highly useful in writing competitive examinations like ASRB, NET, JRF, SRF, Ph.D entrance, Bank, UPSC, Agricultural, Horticultural and Seed Certification Officers. The 2nd revised Edition comprises two sections namely 1. Seed Science and Technology: Principles and Practices, and 2. Advances in Seed Physiology and Biochemistry. The section 1 consists of eight units such as floral and seed biology, seed production including breeding methods, seed processing, seed quality control, seed storage, seed health, seed industry and marketing and protection of plant varieties including DUS. The section 2 consists of three units namely seed development and maturation, seed dormancy and germination, and seed deterioration. Each chapter includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), fill in the blanks, true or false, match the following, answer the incorrect statement, arrange in order and differentiate between the following. Abbreviations, National and International journals and books, International STLs, Seed Scientists and their inventions and glossaries are also compiled and presented in this book
Seed Identification Manual
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Author : A.C. Martin
language : en
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Release Date : 2018-02-01
Seed Identification Manual written by A.C. Martin and has been published by Scientific Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Seed Identification Manual is an attempt to meet the long-standing need for a reference work dealing exclusively with seed identification. The authors of this manual have brought together, for direct observation and study on a comparative basis, pictures and practical descriptions of a large and representative a collection of seeds. In accord with the visual principal, the textual part of the manual is ample illustrated with 288 figures in the form of line drawings and diagrams, and the generic descriptions are accompanied by reference to the corresponding plates. Lavishly illustrated the pictorial part of the manual, containing 824 photographic plates, showing the seeds of more than 600 plant species, is divided into three habitat classification of Framlands, Wetlands and Woodlands from various parts of the United States. The immediate aim of this manual is to help agriculturists, foresters, wildlife biologists, chemical manufacturers, agricultural experiment stations, seed testing laboratories, and others interested in the land-use programs to identify the seeds in their particular ecological fields of interest. Bearing in mind the different backgrounds of the probable readers of this manual in respect to scientific preparations and experiences, the authors have thought it best to keep the descriptions nontechnical, so far as was feasible, and thus adapt the material to a broad range of interests and skills.
The Wisdom Of Plant Heritage
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Author : Bryan Allan Connolly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Wisdom Of Plant Heritage written by Bryan Allan Connolly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Organic gardening categories.
Advances In Tomato And Tomato Compounds Research And Technology
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Author : José Pinela
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2022-10-12
Advances In Tomato And Tomato Compounds Research And Technology written by José Pinela and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-12 with Medical categories.
Organic Agriculture Environment And Food Security
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Author : Nadia Scialabba
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2002
Organic Agriculture Environment And Food Security written by Nadia Scialabba and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Cooking categories.
Organic agriculture is defined as an environmentally and socially sensitive food supply system. This publication considers the contribution of organic agriculture to ecological health, international markets and local food security. It contains a number of case studies of the practical experiences of small farmers throughout the world (including India, Iran, Thailand, Uganda and Brazil) who have adopted fully integrated food systems, and analyses the prospects for a wider adoption of organic agriculture. The book also discusses the weakness of institutional support for nurturing existing knowledge and exchange in organic agriculture.