Hybrid pearlmillet seed is produced by utilising cytoplasmic genetic male sterility (CMS). Various steps involved in the production of hybrid seed are: Maintenance of parental lines, male sterile line, maintainer and restorer lines. Maintenance of parental lines is referred to as foundation seed production, whereas the hybrid seed production is known as certified seed production. […]
Production of Hybrid Pearlmillet Seed | Millets | Agronomy
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Hybrid Seed Production in Sorghum | Agronomy
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Seed production in sorghum is a vital link in crop improvement through which improved cultivars reach the farmers. Hybrid Seed production in sorghum is largely confined to the states of Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. i. A, B and R Lines: Commercial seed production of hybrids in sorghum is accomplished through the […]
Pearlmillet: Origin, Distribution and Production | Millets | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Pearlmillet 2. Area and Production of Pearlmillet 3. Harvesting and Storage 4. Water Management 5. Varieties and Seasons 6. Weed Management. Pearlmillet (Pennisetum glaucum), also known as cattail or bulrushmillet, is an important crop in arid regions of Africa and India. It dominates […]