Description |
1 online resource (xi, 59 pages) : illustrations |
Series |
Techniques in plantation science series ; 2 |
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Techniques in plantation science series ; 2.
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Contents |
Introduction -- Health and safety considerations -- Isolation of the female inflorescence -- Pollination -- Harvesting -- Seed preparation -- Seed viability testing -- Seed moisture testing -- Seed processing for commercial seed production -- Seed production for breeding |
Summary |
This manual discusses first the history of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) production and the health and safety in the seed processing facility, then describes the isolation of the female inflorescence, pollination, harvesting, seed preparation, seed viability testing, seed moisture testing, seed processing for commercial seed production, and seed production for breeding. It shows that the process for both commercial and breeding seed production starts with deliberate and controlled crossing of parental lines, followed by bunch harvesting, removal of the fruit mesocarp and the delivery of fresh, ungerminated seed to a seed production facility. These are then followed by subsequent seed germination protocols. Target audiences of this manual are students and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, buyers, growers and end-users interested in the practicalities of oil palm seed production for breeding and sale |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 31, 2020) |
Subject |
Oil palm -- Seeds -- Production (Biology)
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Crossing.
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Handbooks.
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Harvesting.
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History.
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Inflorescences.
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Lines.
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Mesocarp.
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Occupational health.
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Oil palms.
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Oilseed plants.
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Plant breeding.
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Pollination.
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Processing.
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Safety.
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Seed germination.
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Seed moisture.
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Seed production.
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Seed quality.
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Seed testing.
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Seeds.
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Viability.
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2018028695 |
ISBN |
9781786395894 |
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1786395894 |
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9781786395900 |
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1786395908 |
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