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008 110413s2011 enka b 001 0 eng
020 _a9781845938192 (alk. paper)
020 _a1845938194 (alk. paper)
082 _a631.521 GEO
100 1 _aGeorge, Raymond A. T.
245 1 0 _aAgricultural seed production / (Acc. 5106)
_cRaymond A.T. George.
260 _aWallingford, Oxfordshire ;
_aCambridge, MA :
_bCABI,
_cc2011.
300 _aix, 204 p. :
_bill. ;
_c25 cm.
520 _aA practical coverage of the principles of producing seeds for the main agricultural crops, this book emphasises producing optimal quality seed, and applies to small and large scale farms worldwide. Cereals such as wheats, rice, barley, rye and maize are covered along with pulses, legumes, oil seed rape and soybean. Coverage includes principles of production such as pollination, agronomy issues such as site selection and cultivar purity, seed processing, drying and storage. A focus on global food security is maintained throughout.
650 0 _aSeed technology.
930 _a20131030
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_cAG
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945 _aCIP
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