The stability properties of superior varieties may be susceptible to deterioration. Some factors affecting the deterioration of the genetic purity …
Cheap forage seed not always cheap
Winter season fodder crop sowing is at peak. I’ve constantly found it interesting the reasons why farmers buy the seeds …
IRRI team up to promote direct-seeded rice in Asia
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and BASF signed three agreements, paving the way for wider dissemination and adoption of …
Dry seeded rice technology
By Zuhair Hasnain March 06, 2012: ASIAN rice growing systems are undergoing changes in response to economic factors and technological …
Seed production technology
By Nisar Ali Shah and Dr Umar Frooq Agriculture sector is one of the major sources of income and employment …
Better seed basis for better cotton output
Dr. G.H. Jamro Cotton plays a vital role in the economy of the country, as this crop, besides providing raw …
Best ways to grow plants from seed
By Ramzan Rafique The best way to grow plants from seed varies depending on the type of plant being grown. …
Difficult access to certified seeds
By Mohammad Hussain Khan KHARIF season has started in lower Sindh and cotton sowing is under way in the left …
Seed heritage for sale
By: Najma Sadeque The government is about to facilitate the handing over of our seed heritage to the foreign corporate …
Seed security
By Zahrah Nasir Obtaining a reliable supply of good quality seed can be extremely problematic here in Pakistan and one …
RAPESEED MUSTARD PRODUCTION IN PAKISTAN
INTRODUCTION In Pakistan after cotton, rapeseed-mustard is the second most important source of oil in Pakistan. It is cultivated over …