Development of Hybrid Genotypes in Vegetables

It is a recognized fact that the seed is the most vital input for vegetable crop production as most of them are grown from seed. The production of vegetable seed requires skill knowledge and specialization.Lack of seed production technology is major issue for the development of potential able hybrid genotypes. Main purpose of the manual is to describe botany methods of hybrid seed production including mode of reproduction Genetics of plants climatic factors pests and diseases and post-harvest handling.