Modern hybrid corn seed production

Author: Zhou Chunjiang
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the basic knowledge of modern hybrid corn seed production. It first elaborates on the classification of corn varieties and heterosis. Subsequently, it discusses the main approaches of modern hybrid corn breeding from aspects such as conventional hybrid breeding, molecular marker-assisted breeding, genetic transformation technology, and variety improvement. Then, with hybrid corn seed production as the main thread, it covers the production of superior corn inbred lines, base construction, corn hybrid seed production technology systems, seed quality preservation techniques, seed processing, corn seed quality testing, seed storage, and seed sales. The book is divided into ten chapters, each composed of several sections. The last five appendices are the technical operating procedures for hybrid corn seed production; the grading standards for corn seeds; the Regulations for the Examination of New Plant Varieties of the People's Republic of China; and the Regulations for the Protection of New Plant Varieties of the People's Republic of China. The content of each chapter is both theoretically grounded and highly practical. The primary readership includes technical personnel and relevant staff of seed production units, agricultural extension organizations, and agricultural administrative units. It provides more specific guidance for grassroots technical personnel, seed production science and technology demonstration households, and producers. It can also serve as a reference for peers engaged in corn research.