The poor quality seeds that cause many problems are mainly discolored and spotted seeds. These seeds can not be eliminated by winnowing or flotation. They can only be sorted manually. By watching this video, you will understand one of the steps of producing and using healthy seeds.
Produced by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI, http://irri.org ), CAB International (CABI, UK), and the Rural Development Academy (RDA, Bogra, Bangladesh), this is one of four in the series, Women to women extension of postharvest innovations in Bangladesh. To obtain copies of the videos in either mpeg or VCD format please contact:
1) RDA for South Asia (Bangla or English version)[email protected]; 2) IRRI for rest of Asia (English [email protected]; 3) WARDA for Africa (English, French, Bambara, or Mandinka)[email protected]; 4) CABI for other parts of world: (English version)[email protected].
International Rice Research Institute
Video, English, Varieties and seeds, Diseases and pests, Irrigated lowland, Rainfed lowland, Rainfed upland, Learning
18 years ago
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