Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops

Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops is the first book to combine all of the relevant and current information on seed production methods and discuss important food crops on a global level. Plant breeders, agronomists, botanists, and crop science students will further explore the role that heterosis plays in improving crop productivity and quality in order to feed the ever increasing human population, particularly in the developing countries. This landmark volume deals with heterosis and hybrid seed production of major agronomic crops like wheat, rice, maize, sorghum, sunflower, and rapeseed, presenting you with the latest technological advances and methods for improving seed quality and increasing quantities of the world's vital food sources. Complete with several tables, graphs, and charts, Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops is an essential guide for students and professionals who need the most up-to-date research concerning global advances in seed quality.