Baihaqi Sitepu,Brian P Forster,Fazrin Nur,Umi Setiawati,Sylvester Dery

Crossing in Oil Palm

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Oil palm is the world's most important oil crop and crossing is used extensively in the production of commercial seed, breeding and genetic studies. This book illustrates crossing techniques to maximise success and safeguard purity, enabling the production of high quality seeds to grow-on as planting material and in breeding superior cultivars.

Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation in plant breeding, this guide provides techniques integrated with expertise and application of sustainable aspects of agronomy and crop protection. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers:

Biology and genetics, germplasm, target traits and commercial crossing
Health and safety considerations in the field and laboratory
Pollen collection and storage, pollen viability testing
Isolation of the female inflorescence
Pollination of the female inflorescence
Commercial Tenera production

Based on experience and protocols, this is an invaluable manual for students and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, growers and end users interested in the practicalities of oil palm crossing for breeding and commercial seed production. It provides a resource for training, a knowledge base for people new to oil palm and a reference guide for managers, to ensure best practices in maximising sustainability and production of this important crop.
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84 printed pages
Original publication
2018
Publication year
2018
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