Intensification of pearl millet production in niger. Manual for biological diversity and genetic resources p. Aphis approved facilities for heat treatment of guizotia. Niger seed contains proteins, oil and soluble sugars. Sesame introduction sesame is grown in areas with annual rainfall of 6251100mm and temperature of above 270c. Voluntary public distribution january 21,2020 et2020. Voluntary public distribution january 21,2020 et20200001. Jan 16, 2020 the production of sesame, niger seed and soybean is estimated to increase in my 201920 octsep on average by seven percent over last year. Demand for improved seed is still increasing rapidly from time to time over the last seven years. Consider the age of the corn in terms of plant development rather than in days.
This guide is based on seed production trials in farmers fields and experiment station located in low, medium and high elevation. This manual provides salient information on recommended groundnut seed production practices, costs benefits of producing different varieties to help farmers make important decisions. Estimates of genetic variance and broad sense heritability for seed yield plant. Institute of grassland and environmental research iger. Legume and cereal seed production for improved crop yields in. Pdf growth and production of sorghum and millets researchgate. Though this production contributes to household income, it is constrained due to too smallscale and fragmented land holdings.
Brettyoungs dedicated team of seed production specialists spans western canada, with expertise in forage and turf seed production. The seed production can be done throughout the year but, the maturation and the harvesting period should not coincide with heavy rains. It targets both technicians and producers to ensure high quality seed production. It can produce 225700 lbac to 3,500 lbac of seed lee et al. The regeneration of temperate forage grass germplasm at iger, uk. Lecture 1 seed production 512 lecture 2 seed policy 16 lecture 3 seed demand forecasting and planning for certified, foundation and breeder seed production 1723 lecture 4 deterioration of crop varieties causes and maintenance 2428 lecture 5 seed quality 2937 lecture 6 classes of seed.
While open pollinated maize seed production is relatively straightforward, hybrid seed production requires additional field practices that are critical to success. The users guide indicates that this standard applies to all plants tested under. Looking ahead, post expects production of soybeans and niger seed to increase to meet the growing demand for cooking oil and livestock feed, most notably soybean meal for poultry production. It is also in partial fulfillment of the tor of the seed production consultant. Abstract in spite of the involvement of public sector seed producing agencies in groundnut seed production, the varietal seed replacement rate in the crop in developing countries remains low.
From scouting and selection of production fields, fertility programs, pesticide and growth regulator recommendations, to swathing and harvest timing, and cover crop management, seed production specialists are there. The species constitutes approximately 50% of ethiopian and 3% of indian oilseed production. As there will be many plants emerging in each hill, there is a need for thinning. Colour and seed size small white beans 15 to 25 g per 100 seeds, used mainly for canning purposes. It is also consumed as a green vegetable green bean. Regeneration of seed crops and their wild relatives. Niger seed is prepared into chutneys, condiments as well as porridge, mixed with pulses to make snack foods and ground to produce flour and beverages.
Intensification of pearl millet production in niger through. Identify the most common farming practices used in the production of mangos including the use of equipment and manual labor. Sorghum rainy season infested with parasitic weed striga in niger. Each hill is thus thinned to 23 plants hill 1 about two weeks after sowing. Besides, due to some sp ecial initiatives of the government such as crush seed production. Production manual volume i chapters 19 manual series no. The lipoprotein contained 4% moistur e, 12% ash, 46% pro. Millet is the primary crop, followed by cowpea, with harvests generally only lasting a few months. Aldo vilar trindade caroline malhado pires barbosa helton fleck da silveira herminio souza rocha embrapa brasilia, df 2017 authors helton fleck da silveira. This species also has potential for phytomass production when used as a soil cover carneiro et. Traditionally nigerseed is manually harvested, with a 20. The establishment of several private and public seed enterprises in the regional governments has increased the number of actors involved in the seed sector. Apr 30, 2014 oil crops production highland oil crops sunflower, niger seed, rapeseedmustard, linseedflax castor, lowland oil crops sesame, soybean, safflower groundnut, etc.
Vegetable seed production good practice guide 3 in those countries where seed registration andor certification are required by law, there are generally four recognized stages of seed multiplication. Niger crop breeding efforts have been limited to ethiopia and india fao. Maintain records of employee training, field mapping, field management and inspection, weed presence, equipment use and cleaning, and phytosanitary risks. This manual provides a guide to maize hybrid seed production, with particular reference to field procedures, so that seed growers and seed companies can costeffectively obtain productive and quality seed suitable for farmers. The seed revolving fund srf was established in 1999 initially to provide highquality foundation seeds of improved varieties in a sustainable manner and at a reasonable cost, starting with groundnut. It is intended as a practical guide to cover some of the basic principles of production of quality forage seeds. India is reported to have total nigerseed production of 200,000 tonnes t 440. An operational evaluation to guide seedsector reform. From 2008, srf moved into certified seed production to supply to. Stihl fs 38 service manual download tef production manual for ethiopia. Apis mellifera pollination on seed yield and yield parameters of. This manual has been developed based on results from on station at national aquaculture centre. More info rmation is available in the plants for planting manual and the seeds not for planting manual. It also briefly describes the current seed systems in west africa.
Seed production, t9ting and handling 219 chapter 11. Comparison of seed yield, oil and phenotypic traits among. It also looked at the seed system in diffa and its links to the overall niger seed system. Pdf on mar 8, 2012, muez berhe and others published sesame production manual find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The effect of honeybees as pollinator on niger seed yield, oil. The tl ii project has built a seed production and distribution. Tomato seed production manure applications in fall high organic matter requirements. Mangos uc davis western institute for food safety and security. Several techniques already exist to tackle the abovementioned production constraints. In many areas of ethiopia, the leading crop is teff erogrostis teff, the role of shdi in potato seed production in ethiopia. The main oil seed crops include sesame, niger seed and linseed. A manual on seed production and certification agritech portal.
Such materials as markers, flip charts, masking tape, training manual, and a session guide for guidance during the training are needed for each session of the training. Start mid february in the low veld under irrigation. International crops research institute for the semiarid tropics. Red speckled or speckled sugar beans red speckles on a beige back ground 40 to 55 g per 100 seeds. Higher germination of niger seeds is observed in temperatures of 25. Oil composition and physiological quality of niger seeds. Cowpea area, production and yield in niger, 20002010 faostat, 2012. Lecture 9 seed production techniques in paddy varieties 6678 lecture 10 hybrid seed production in paddy 7988 lecture 11 seed production in sorghum 8996 lecture 12 hybrid seed production in sorghum 97102 lecture seed production in pearl millet 1031 lecture 14 seed production in cotton varieties and hybrids 114124. Seed production and training manual by lambert delimini fao 12052012 preface plant breeding activities lead to the development and release of improved crop varieties. Soil and climatic requirement radish produces good yield of seed under temperate climate with less humidity especially during the reproductive stage.
Farmers in irrigated rice systems are shifting to dry seeding without tillage. These technologies apply to seed production in pond, tank and hapas. The niger seeds used in this study were manually harvested. In this regard, it is revealing to note that eightysix per. Seed coating and seed priming have been studied intensively during the last decades and were found to significantly improve early plant establishment, yield formation and pest control niranjan et al, 2004. This manual is a guide in the production of potatoes in kenya, focusing on ware production. Commercial niger seed is grown in africa, india and other areas of southeast asia, and the seed is imported around the world as a popular type of birdseed.
Temperatures and qualities of light in niger guizotia abyssinica l. The purpose of releasing improved crop varieties is to increase productivity and overall crop production to anchor food security. Oct 14, 1999 manual processing near the farm gate as a small scale enterprise, and home utilization of the coproductsthe edible oil is consumed in food for body energy to counter proteinenergy malnutrition or undernutrition. In general, however, any advice that relates to high yield and quality tuber production is applicable to seed potato seed production too. It provides both nectar and pollen for insect pollinators, especially for honeybees. Best management practices for native seed production 1. Niger, ogun, ondo, osun, oyo and sokoto states 30 1.
This manual has been compiled to pr01lide information and guidelines relating to all aspects of maize production in the hunid and subumid tropics of africa. Niger 6 9 nigeria 50 1480 reunion 14 15 rwanda 77 70 sao tome senegal 33 53. Spread this solution on the seeds of any crops, treating these seeds well by hand, drying them well, and using them for sowing. Current hybrid maize seed production and distribution in ethiopia 7. Niger oil is used for birth control and for the treatment of syphilis. This manual provides details about the production of good quality seeds. Vavilovs visit to ethiopia but the low seed yield made it unprofitable.
Effect of honeybee pollination on seed and fruit yield of. Manual sowing gives a higher number of seeds per hill than sowing using a planter. To know the total number of seedsplant, the seeds were separated and counted manually. Table 1 usda approved heat treatment facilities for guizotia abyssinica niger seed. Abstract in this study, oil extraction from niger seeds was evaluated with different. Edible oil value chain enhancement in ethiopia final. Mangos uc davis western institute for food safety and. Potato seed tuber production technique manual 5 month stages of plant activities farm works use of fertilizers field inspection control of diseases and pests ropani tuber plantation in space of line to line space.
In addition, rsd is spread mechanically, so equipment should be carefully cleaned before handling seed cane. Niger seeds are used as food in numerous dishes, condiments and snacks. The manual will therefore be useful to all stakeholders in the potato industry wishing to learn more about the crop. Manual on quality seed potato production using aeroponics 8 aeroponics can significantly increase income or reduce the production costs of quality potato seed to make it more accessible to growers. With information regarding specific production practices, the other sections of this publication, will be more easily understood. Pdf direct seed marketing program in ethiopia in 20. Since rsd has little or no visible symptoms, seed cane fields should be tested at the lsu agcenter s sugarcane disease diagnostic laboratory. This manual aims to provide information on groundnut seed production practices and attendant crop management practices. Seeds and plant production pearl millet is crosspollinated, with flowers opening on the inflorescent spike from the top down.
From 2008, srf moved into certified seed production to supply to the malawi farm inputs subsidy program fisp. Seed production during early kharif and summer seasons are very suitable. Establish written procedures and documentation for seed production. Method of seed production ladys finger is a self pollinated crop with 0 5% of cross pollination through insects. The purpose of the manual is to assist extension workers and fish farmers in applying tilapia seed production technologies. Arachidic acid seed and leaves oleic acid seed and leaves linoleic acid seed and leaves linolenic acid seed pterygospermin flowers 2. Comparison of oil and fatty acids among niger accessions and selected crosses. Corn seed is made up of three primary parts figure 1. Large white kidney beans 80 to 100 g per 100 seeds. Best management practices native seed production final. Optimization of seed potato production by aeroponics is still. Organic seed production in the midatlantic and south all the organic production seed manuals were written by jeffrey h.
Share of upland rice areas in nigeria production systems major states covered estimated share of national rice area % average yield tonneha share of rice production % rainfed upland benue, delta, edo, ekiti, kaduna, kebbi, kogi, kwara, niger, ogun, ondo. Legume and cereal seed production for improved crop yields. The microorganisms and nutrients added this way will make the seedlings that emerge more vigorous. Topics for discussion included grain legume and cereal seed production techniques, weed and pest control strategies on seed farms, safe handling of agrochemicals, postharvest handling and safe storage of seeds, seed quality control, the setting up of seed production entities, economics of seed production, and banking and credit facilities. The seed remains at the place of sowing and the mesocotyle elongates. Seed cane should be propagated as few times as is economically feasible.
In manual sowing, a pinch of seeds using the thumb and the index. Nonconventional energy sources solar, wind seem promising for aeroponics. The seed borne diseases spread quickly, and cannot be controlled using chemicals as well. The manual is our first attempt to bring together the. It is designed to senre as a basic reference document for participants in iitas maize training courses.
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