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Resources Tagged: Varietal Selection

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  1. Factors to Consider when Selecting a Pigeon Pea Variety

    2021-01-20 Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a multi-use legume well suited to rainfed agriculture in hot, dry areas. Pigeon pea plants grow into erect (1-4 m tall) shrubsthat can live up to five years, though pigeon pea is usually grown for only one or two years. Edible, nutritious seeds, produced in pods, can...
    Pigeon Pea Varietal Selection

  2. Plant Breeding

    Plant Breeding Crop Selection Varietal Selection

  3. Collecting Traditional Varieties - Video

    Access Agriculture Training Video Local varieties often cope better with drought and other stresses, and outperform modern varieties when grown under ecological conditions. Collect traditional varieties by visiting seed savers in their homes, or while attending seed festivals and farmer training...
    AccessAgriculture Varietal Selection Business Skills