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1998/401 pages/LC: 97-40583 Published with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). |
Ten thematic chapters are followed by nine case studies illustrating the range of developmental paths taken by national maize seed industries—and indicating which institutional arrangements appear to be most effective at fostering rapid and equitable growth in maize production.
"It is unusual to find an edited volume with multiple authors that is such a pleasure to read. Every chapter is well written, interesting, and highly informative."—Mary Eubanks, Economic Botany
"A comprehensive reference source on the global maize seed industry ... It gives a well-structured and tightly-edited series of authoritative contributions."—J. B. Warren, Experimental Agriculture
"It is unusual to find an edited volume with mulitiple authors that is such a pleasure to read. Every chapter is well written, interesting, and highly informative."—Mary Eubanks, Economic Botany