Description: This book was prepared to meet the need for written information on methods of hybridization and self-pollination of crop plants. A written description of methods used to obtain desired seed has not been available for many crop species. Successful procedures commonly are communicated verbally among scientists, and new techniques often are not considered important enough for publication in a journal. Lack of written information has hindered persons from learning successful methods without investing considerable effort in contacting scientists who have experience with a crop. Students also have not been able to obtain an overview of hybridization and self-pollination methods.
