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Seed production of open-pollinated maize varieties (OPVs)

Beck, D.L.

Seed production of open-pollinated maize varieties (OPVs) - Mexico, DF (Mexico) CIMMYT : 2004 - p. 33-39 - Printed

This chapter describes how farmers and farming communities may produce their own seed of open- pollinated maize varieties (OPVs). There is no disadvantage with this practice as long as the seed has been produced and stored properly


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Crop yield
Fertilization
Maize
Pollination
Seed production
Varieties
Quality control
Plant breeding

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