This book and its sister volume dealing with temperate species must be read by all seed scientists involved in the breeding and commercial production of grass and legume seed. These two volumes are also suitable for all commercial seed suppliers. Additionally the information presented within the book is appropriate for all students and lecturers within departments of agriculture and plant breeding.
Part 1 Introduction: overview
Part 2 Crop growth and development: grasses, legumes
- flowering physiology
- reproduction
Part 3 Location of production: location of tropical and subtropical grass seed crops
- location of tropical and subtropical legume seed crops
- seed supply systems
Part 4 Seed crop husbandry: establishment
- management of grass seed crops
- management of legume seed crops
Part 5 Harvesting and processing: harvesting and drying of grass seed crops
- harvesting and drying of legume seed crops
- seed cleaning and processing
- overcoming hardseededness in legumes
Part 6 Seed quality: seed testing
- seed quality assurance
- seed storage
Part 7 Marketing: marketing and trade
- exploring new horizons
Part 8 Individual species profiles and case histories: grasses and legumes