Seed Production in Oil Palm: A Manual [Paperback]

This is a practical guide to seed germination in oil palm for both breeding and genetic studies as well as commercial seed production. Oil palm is the top oil crop in the world and this manual provides step-by-step illustrated methods, written by practitioners actively engaged in oil palm seed production and breeding.

Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation and knowledge, this guide brings together the many aspects of seed germination in oil palm in one place. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers: health and safety considerations; pollination and harvesting; seed preparation, viability testing and moisture testing; and seed processing for commercial production and breeding.

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 seed production.1: Introduction
2: Health and Safety Considerations
3: Isolation of the Female Inflorescence
4: Pollination
5: Harvesting
6: Seed Preparation
7: Seed Viability Testing
8: Seed Moisture Testing
9: Seed Processing for Commercial Seed Production
10: Seed Processing for Breeding