Efficient methods of selection and growing seeds of vegetable and vine crops

Abstract

The purpose. To discuss methods of selection and growing seeds of vegetable and vine crops. Methods. Analytical, calculative-analytical, statistical, field and laboratory assessments. Results. On the basis of long-term researches methods selection and growing seeds of vegetable and vine crops protected by patents are developed. Application of new methods has enabled to optimize selection process that promoted deriving transgressive forms with new combination of economically valuable attributes controllable by recessive genes; to enlarge genetic diversity of populations due to emersion of new recombinant and transgressive forms at remote hybridization; to improve attributes of cold hardiness and keeping quality; to reduce the content of nitrates; to increase for 50% productivity of seeds and for 20 — 30% their quality; to improve quality of raw material for tinned goods; to prolong times of their consumption; to reduce expenditures for selection and to increase profit at growing commodity vegetables and seeds. Conclusions. Methods of selection and growing seeds of vegetable and vine crops allowing speed up in 2,5 — 3 times selection and seed-growing processes are developed. They also promote creation of initial stock, grades and hybrids with the heightened solid basis, general sugar, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, to create plants resistant against action of stressful bio- and abiotic factors. New grades and hybrids are included into the Catalogue of grades of plants recommended for use in Ukraine.