Seed Technology In The Tropics

📚 Book Details:

• Authors: D.B. Mackay, F. Ader, A.G. Gordon, C. Hutin & W.J. Rennie

• Publisher: United Book Prints

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition (2018)

• ISBN: 9789388043472

• Pages: 229

• Binding: Paperback

• Book Type: Reference Guide

📘 Book Description (English):

This book explores the challenges in conducting purity analyses of tropical species, with a specific focus on pasture species. It addresses the methodologies and equipment that need further research, and it highlights the operating and management issues involved in processing seed in tropical regions.

The book also provides strategies for minimizing viability losses in open or naturally ventilated seed stores. Methods for protecting seeds from insect attacks and testing them for seed-borne diseases in tropical crops are extensively discussed.

Furthermore, the book outlines the marketing and promotion requirements for seeds, as well as methods, agencies, and channels for distribution. Two alternatives are provided for establishing seed testing stations in tropical areas: Seed-Lab 2000, capable of testing 2,000 samples per year, and Seed-Lab 5000, which can handle 5,000 samples per year.

A useful list of books and journals is also included, which would serve as a foundation for a basic seed testing library.