EAPR Proceedings

EAPR Proceedings
Author: European Association for Potato Research. Conference
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1990
Genre: Potatoes
ISBN:

Consists of the main invited suvey papers published in advance of the conference.

Seed potato technology

Seed potato technology
Author: P.C. Struik
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2023-09-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9086867596

This book provides basic knowledge on how to produce, multiply and use propagation material in seed potato production and supply systems world wide. Healthy, vigorous seed tubers are essential in potato production. Producing them used to be expensive and difficult. Multiplication rates in the field are low, seed-borne diseases are numerous and seed tubers lose quality during storage between growing seasons. Recently, novel methods of multiplication have revolutionised the seed potato industry. This has resulted in a diversity of seed production systems adjusted to the local potential and needs. This book summarises the current knowledge and assesses the efficient use of modern technology in different stages of seed production. It describes in detail what seed quality means, how (pre-)basic seed can be produced, how this can be multiplied, and how seed health is maintained. It also describes diverse examples of seed supply systems in different regions of the world. The book is aimed at agronomists, farm advisors, seed producers, breeders, and at those involved in seed policies, seed programme development and seed trade. Also recommended for (international) students in agronomy, horticulture and plant breeding.

The Epidemiology of Plant Diseases

The Epidemiology of Plant Diseases
Author: B.M. Cooke
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2006-03-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402045794

Plant disease epidemiology is a dynamic science that forms an essential part of the study of plant pathology. This book brings together a team of 35 international experts. Each chapter deals with an essential component of the subject and allows the reader to fully understand how each exerts its influence on the progress of pathogen populations in plant populations over a defined time scale. This edition has new, revised and updated chapters.