Maize In The Third WorldMaize is the world's most widely grown cereal and a dietary staple throughout the Third World, but its full potential has only begun to be tapped. This book thoroughly examines the biological and economic issues relevant to improving the productivity of maize in developing countries. The authors explore a wide range of practical problems, from maxi |
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The Maize Plant and Its Uses | 1975 |
Maize Production Environments and Methods in the Developing World | |
Maize Research Systems in the Developing World | |
Research Policy Issues | |
Maize Genetic Resources | |
Breeding Advances in Tropical and Subtropical Maize | |
Building Successful Maize Seed Industries | |
Improving Maize Technology Delivery Systems | |
Country Case Studies | |
Prospects for the Third World Maize Economy | |
References | |
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