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Corn

Author : C. Wayne Smith

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 984 pages

File Size : 40,9 MB

Release : 2004-03-08

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9780471411840

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Book Description

Your all-in-one guide to corn. This book provides practical advice on planting techniques and rates, seed production, treating plant diseases, insect infestation and weeds, harvesting, processing, and worldwide utilization. This is the fourth, and final, volume in the series of comprehensive references on the major crops of the world. Covers new biotechnology techniques for plant breeding and pest management Provides practical advice on planting techniques and rates, seed production, treating plant diseases, insect infestation and weeds, harvesting, processing and worldwide utilization.



Maize Seed Industries in Developing Countries

Author : Michael L. Morris

Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers

Page : 422 pages

File Size : 10,49 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781555877903

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Book Description

Divided into four parts, this volume first lays out the importance of maize seed industries and presents a conceptual framework. The second section describes the key products and processes associated with maize seed industries, including varietal development, marketing, and industrial regulation. The third section offers nine country case studies, while the fourth part discusses the likely future course of seed industry development and alternative organizational forms. Paper edition (unseen), $29.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR