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Book details
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339p., Illustrations; 25cm.
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Hardcover
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English language
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Agrobios (India)
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06.12.2010
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ISBN 13: 9788177544213
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Vegetable Hybrid Seed: Production and Management
Synopsis
Indians are predominantly vegetarians and depend on vegetables for bulk of their nutrients and minerals. More recently, the role and usefulness of antioxidants present in vegetables in human health have been demonstrated. Development in vegetable production will therefore, contribute not only to food and nutritional security, but also to poverty alleviation and income generation. Hybrid vegetable technology has made significant impact in most crops in India and it has not lagged behind in adopting this technology. The impact of vegetable hybrid technology can be seen by the variety and quality of vegetables in the market. It has attracted a large number of marginal farmers around the cities to grow hybrid vegetables. Present book is the effort to bring all the aspect of hybrid vegetable seed production and management. It contains chapter like, Indian Hybrid Vegetable Seed Industry, Vegetable Hybrid Seed Production and Management - At a Glance, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion, Okra (Bhendi), Bitter Gourd, Ashgourd, Pumpkin, Snake Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Ribbed Gourd, Cucumber, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Summer Squash, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, and Turnip.
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