Seed Production in Oil Palm: A Manual - Couverture souple

Kelanaputra, Eddy S; Nelson, Stephen P. C.; Setiawati, Umi; Sitepu, Baihaqi; Nur, Fazrin; Forster, Brian; Purba, Abdul R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1786395886 ISBN 13 : 9781786395887

Editeur : CABI Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

This is a practical guide to seed germination in oil palm for both breeding and genetic studies as well as commercial seed production. Oil palm is the top oil crop in the world and this manual provides step-by-step illustrated methods, written by practitioners actively engaged in oil palm seed production and breeding.Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation and knowledge, this guide brings together the many aspects of seed germination in oil palm in one place. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers: Health and safety considerationsPollination and harvestingSeed preparation, viability testing and moisture testingSeed processing for commercial production and breedingBased on experience and protocols, this is an invaluable manual for students and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, growers and end users interested in the practicalities of oil palm seed production. It is also a valuable resource for training, for those entering a career in oil palm and as a reference for managers, to ensure best practices in maximising sustainability and production of this important crop.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Eddy S. Kelanaputra is with Verdant Bioscience, Indonesia.

Stephen P. C. Nelson is at Verdant Bioscience, Indonesia.

Umi Setiawati is with Verdant Bioscience, Indonesia.

Baihaqi Sitepu is with Verdant Bioscience, Indonesia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CABI Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1786395886
• ISBN 13: 9781786395887
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Buchpark GmbH; https://www.buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne