Selekcija i Semenarstvo (Jan 2000)
Seed production in cabbage
Abstract
In this region, cabbage has a long tradition of growing and a variety of possible uses. Because of this, high-quality seed production is required. Cabbage is a biennial, open-pollinated crop whose seed production requires the knowledge of certain growing conditions in order to prevent the production of impure seed, the further spread of weeds and diseases, and the reduction of the major seed qualities (seed vigor, viability and purity). As a continuation of breeding work, seed production enables the maintenance and utilization a cultivars genetic potential through proper seed maintenance and increase It is therefore necessary' that the process of seed production is continuously overseen by a properly trained seed scientist. .