Seed Production of Commercial Vegetables

The potential crop value is great and justifies the use of comparatively high expenditure on labour, water, fertilizer, farm chemicals, mechanization and other resources. In such a scenario, it becomes pertinent to consider efficient seed production of commercial vegetables.This book is an attempt at producing a manual for vegetable growers on efficient seed production, especially as it differs from conventional crop seed production in the need to maintain strong genetic purity. Guiding readers on seed viability, testing and germination techniques based on specific agroclimatic conditions, it also looks into the lucrative offers of seed production of commercial vegetables especially as the demand for these growing continually. In addition, space has also been given to analyzing current trends and developments in the field, as well as making assessment of future trends.