August 2011

Source: Seed Info No. 41, July 2011 (page 27)

Seeds
Turner, Michael - 2011

This book provides an understanding of the technical and managerial aspects of seed production and supply with particular reference to tropical conditions which are inherently more challenging than those of temperate environments. The book covers the basic principles of plant breeding and the biology of seeds, together with the management of seed production, harvesting and processing to maintain the best quality. Quality assurance, seed marketing and enterprise management are also dealt with.

While focusing mainly on staple cereal and legume crops, the auhro also covers the production of specialized crop seeds such as vegetables and forages. Besides helping farmers directly, this book will be invaluable to those who would like to supply improved seed to farmers through small-scale enterprises, growers’’ associations and cooperatives.

The Tropical Agriculturalist series is published in association with the Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA).
Published by CTA and MacMillan, ISBN 978-0-230-02239-3 (Pb), 152pp; www.macmillan-africa.com

Website: http://www.seedquest.com/seed/associations/international/wana.htm

Published: August 8, 2011