Author: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
Publisher: CIMMYT
ISBN: 9789686127089
Category : Corn
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A pamphlet describing the contents of the CIMMYT germplasm bank, the conditions of their storage and management, and how to obtain germplasm from the bank.
Distribution of Seeds
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Seed distribution
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Seed distribution
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Community Seed Banks
Author: Ronnie Vernooy
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134608535
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Community seed banks first appeared towards the end of the 1980s, established with the support of international and national non-governmental organizations. This book is the first to provide a global review of their development and includes a wide range of case studies. Countries that pioneered various types of community seed banks include Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Zimbabwe. In the North, a particular type of community seed bank emerged known as a seed-savers network. Such networks were first established in Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA before spreading to other countries. Over time, the number and diversity of seed banks has grown. In Nepal, for example, there are now more than 100 self-described community seed banks whose functions range from pure conservation to commercial seed production. In Brazil, community seed banks operate in various regions of the country. Surprisingly, 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. The book reviews their history, evolution, experiences, successes and failures (and reasons why), challenges and prospects. It fills a significant gap in the literature on agricultural biodiversity and conservation, and their contribution to food sovereignty and security.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134608535
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Community seed banks first appeared towards the end of the 1980s, established with the support of international and national non-governmental organizations. This book is the first to provide a global review of their development and includes a wide range of case studies. Countries that pioneered various types of community seed banks include Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Zimbabwe. In the North, a particular type of community seed bank emerged known as a seed-savers network. Such networks were first established in Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA before spreading to other countries. Over time, the number and diversity of seed banks has grown. In Nepal, for example, there are now more than 100 self-described community seed banks whose functions range from pure conservation to commercial seed production. In Brazil, community seed banks operate in various regions of the country. Surprisingly, 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. The book reviews their history, evolution, experiences, successes and failures (and reasons why), challenges and prospects. It fills a significant gap in the literature on agricultural biodiversity and conservation, and their contribution to food sovereignty and security.
Seed Conservation and Distribution
Author: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
Publisher: CIMMYT
ISBN: 9789686127089
Category : Corn
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A pamphlet describing the contents of the CIMMYT germplasm bank, the conditions of their storage and management, and how to obtain germplasm from the bank.
Publisher: CIMMYT
ISBN: 9789686127089
Category : Corn
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A pamphlet describing the contents of the CIMMYT germplasm bank, the conditions of their storage and management, and how to obtain germplasm from the bank.
The Design of Seed Storage Facilities for Genetic Conservation
Author: A. S. Cromarty
Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN:
Category : Gene banks, Plant
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Seed storage behaviour. Types mof seed collections. Conditions for long-term storage. Conditions for medium-term storage. Drying seed and determining moisture content. Hemetic containers. The size of acessions and the volume of the coldroom. Eletricity supply and maintaining gene bank services in emergency. Temporary or alternative seed storage facilities. Monitoring gene bank environments. Air-lock. Ancillary facilities. Safety precautions. Selecktion of site.
Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN:
Category : Gene banks, Plant
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Seed storage behaviour. Types mof seed collections. Conditions for long-term storage. Conditions for medium-term storage. Drying seed and determining moisture content. Hemetic containers. The size of acessions and the volume of the coldroom. Eletricity supply and maintaining gene bank services in emergency. Temporary or alternative seed storage facilities. Monitoring gene bank environments. Air-lock. Ancillary facilities. Safety precautions. Selecktion of site.
Seeds Handbook
Author: Babasaheb B. Desai
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9780824748005
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
Revised and expanded throughout, this latest edition of the bestselling Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production, Processing, and Storage includes valuable information on all areas of seed biology, production, and processing. The author, one of the most respected and prolific scientists in the field, identifies current developments in seed testing and certification, storage, transportation, and distribution. Tracking the evolution and advancement of seed industries and technologies, he fully covers the development and supply of high-quality seeds for every key agronomic and horticulture crop. Contains methods to enhance the genetic and physiological characteristics of more than 80 major and minor crops With an abundance of current research and additional figures and illustrations, this edition of the Seeds Handbook offers chapters on modern biotechnological issues such as the production of synthetic seeds, loss-reduction biotechnologies, and new strategies in the seed production industry. It provides in-depth information on burgeoning areas of seed science including tissue culture and cellular totipotency, induction and regeneration protocols, development and maturation, hormone requirements, drying and storage of somatic embryos, protective encapsulation, and crop applications. With an eye to the future, it looks at challenges in the provision and enhancement of seeds for crop plants, practical methods of seed production and micropropagation, genetically modified seeds, and world food security.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9780824748005
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
Revised and expanded throughout, this latest edition of the bestselling Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production, Processing, and Storage includes valuable information on all areas of seed biology, production, and processing. The author, one of the most respected and prolific scientists in the field, identifies current developments in seed testing and certification, storage, transportation, and distribution. Tracking the evolution and advancement of seed industries and technologies, he fully covers the development and supply of high-quality seeds for every key agronomic and horticulture crop. Contains methods to enhance the genetic and physiological characteristics of more than 80 major and minor crops With an abundance of current research and additional figures and illustrations, this edition of the Seeds Handbook offers chapters on modern biotechnological issues such as the production of synthetic seeds, loss-reduction biotechnologies, and new strategies in the seed production industry. It provides in-depth information on burgeoning areas of seed science including tissue culture and cellular totipotency, induction and regeneration protocols, development and maturation, hormone requirements, drying and storage of somatic embryos, protective encapsulation, and crop applications. With an eye to the future, it looks at challenges in the provision and enhancement of seeds for crop plants, practical methods of seed production and micropropagation, genetically modified seeds, and world food security.
Manual of Seed Handling in Genebanks
Author:
Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290437405
Category : Gene banks, Plant
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290437405
Category : Gene banks, Plant
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Distributing Seeds and Tools in Emergencies
Author: Douglas Johnson
Publisher: Oxfam
ISBN: 9780855983833
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The book lists information that must be gathered before deciding to implement a programme.Technical information on types of seeds and tools, purchase, transport and storage are given and the importance of involving the recipients, especially women at every stage, is stressed as is the need to take a long-term approach to these inventions.
Publisher: Oxfam
ISBN: 9780855983833
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The book lists information that must be gathered before deciding to implement a programme.Technical information on types of seeds and tools, purchase, transport and storage are given and the importance of involving the recipients, especially women at every stage, is stressed as is the need to take a long-term approach to these inventions.
Seed Conservation
Author: Roger D. Smith
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1052
Book Description
"This book is a review of the current scientific knowledge that underpins seed banking, a technology which plays a key role in the conservation of both domesticated and non-domesticated plant speices..."--Publisher description.
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1052
Book Description
"This book is a review of the current scientific knowledge that underpins seed banking, a technology which plays a key role in the conservation of both domesticated and non-domesticated plant speices..."--Publisher description.
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 022636223X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 657
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 022636223X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 657
Book Description
Forage Seed Production
Author:
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9290532939
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Field multiplication; Performance objectives; Introduction to seed production; Seed production systems; Site selection; Matching the forage to the site; The forage plant; Crop establishment; Crop management; Seed harvesting; Feedback exercises; Post-harvest seed conditioning; Performance objectives; Introduction to post-harvest seed conditioning; threshing and winnowing; Seed drying; Seed cleaning; Seed packaging; Seed storage; Seed quality control concepts; Performance objectives; Introduction to evaluation of seed quality; Components of seed quality; Seed quality assurance; Methods for seed quality testing; Introduction to seed certification; Introduction to seed legislation; Seed marketing; Performance Objectives; Introduction to seed marketing; Marketing efficiency and problems; Product option, targeting species and quantities; Economics of forage seed production; Performance objectives; Introduction to seed production economics; Inputs for seed production; Risks and uncertainty in defining seed demand.
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9290532939
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Field multiplication; Performance objectives; Introduction to seed production; Seed production systems; Site selection; Matching the forage to the site; The forage plant; Crop establishment; Crop management; Seed harvesting; Feedback exercises; Post-harvest seed conditioning; Performance objectives; Introduction to post-harvest seed conditioning; threshing and winnowing; Seed drying; Seed cleaning; Seed packaging; Seed storage; Seed quality control concepts; Performance objectives; Introduction to evaluation of seed quality; Components of seed quality; Seed quality assurance; Methods for seed quality testing; Introduction to seed certification; Introduction to seed legislation; Seed marketing; Performance Objectives; Introduction to seed marketing; Marketing efficiency and problems; Product option, targeting species and quantities; Economics of forage seed production; Performance objectives; Introduction to seed production economics; Inputs for seed production; Risks and uncertainty in defining seed demand.