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The challenge of producing organic vegetable seeds of high quality in Denmark

Deleuran, Lise C. and Boelt, Birte (2005) The challenge of producing organic vegetable seeds of high quality in Denmark. Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences , Department of Genetics and Biotechnology.

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Organic vegetable seed production is possible in Denmark for some of the late maturing vegetable species – when performed in tunnels. At the Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences (DIAS) different growing systems in tunnels have been studied in carrot (Daucus carota L.), cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. oleracea) and leek (Allium porrum L.). Tunnel production of carrot and leek seeds increases yield and germination percentages compared to normal field conditions. Yields in the range of 100-250 g seeds/m2 can be obtained in both species. A hybrid cauliflower seed production is possible in tunnels with a yield range of 9.7-67.6 g seeds/plant. In cauliflower problems with fungi on the seed and a resulting low germination percentage often occur and improved ways to reduce these problems are needed. The lightweight tunnel production system can be widely used and modified for small-scale producers in e.g. developing countries.


EPrint Type:Other
Subjects: Crop husbandry > Production systems > Vegetables
Research affiliation: Denmark > DARCOF II (2000-2005) > VI.5 (VEFOS) Vegetable and forage seed - development of organic, GMO-free seed production
Deposited By: Deleuran, Lise Christina
ID Code:7762
Deposited On:20 Mar 2006
Last Modified:16 Jul 2014 12:03
Document Language:English
Status:Published
Refereed:Not peer-reviewed
Additional Publishing Information:Internal Report

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