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  1. Agricultural options: seed saving and multiplication techniques

    Timothy N Motis
    PG.016

  2. Regeneration and multiplication of germplasm resources in seed genebanks: the scientific background

    E.L. Breese The purpose of this report is to consider relevant theoretical principles and major practical issues which curators have to bear in mind when assessing the merits of current multiplication/regeneration procedures, or when devising new ones for other crops or species.
    631.523 BRE

  3. Seeds (Tropical Agriculturalist)

    Michael Turner 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 thsoe of temperate environments. Available as a French download.
    631.521 TUR

  4. Small-Scale Seed Production, Agrodok 37

    Harry van den Burg 2 Copies Seed production and the maintenance of crop cultivars by small farmers is a subject that has attracted increasing attention over the past decade. The increasing dominance of large multinationals in the seed trade, the controversy over genetic engineering, and the recognition of farmersí...
    631.521 AGR

  5. ECHO Asia Seed Catalog 2024/2025

  6. Successful seed programs: a planning and management guide

    Johnson E. Douglas This comprehensive international guide discusses all aspects of crop research programs. The authors and the contributing consultants stress the value of a strong crop research program and the ways in which policy decision by research scientists affect seed programs; the requirements and...
    631.521 DOU

  7. Multiple Land Utilization in the Tropics: An Integrated Approach with Proposals for an International Neem Tree Research and Development Program

    S. A. Radwanski This publication lays the groundwork for a well coordinated, intensive, multidisciplinary research and development program leading to agricultural, industrial and commercial exploitation of the neem tree, and particularly the seed. 6 pages
    333.7 RAD

  8. Manual of Seed Handling in Genebanks

    N.K.Rao et al Seeds conserved in genebanks are a vital and irreplaceable resource for safeguarding future agricultural options. The capacity of genebank staff to apply good standards for seed handling is hence of critical importance. This is the standard reference for genebank work and one of the few sources...
    631.52 RAO

  9. Community Seed Banks Origins, Evolution and Prospects

    Ronnie Vernooy et al Despite 25 years of history and the rapid growth in number, organizational diversity and geographical coverage of community seed banks, recognition of their roles and contributions has remained scanty. This book reviews their history, evolution, experiences, successes and failures, challenges and...
    631.521 VER

  10. Tropical Tree Seed Manual

    JA Vozzo, Editor The Tropical Tree Seed Manual is a one-volume reference manual for students, technicians, and scientists that provides comprehensive, internationally compiled data about tropical trees. The emphasis is on species of the Americas; however, a number of tropical tree species from other countries are...