“Seed breeding is basically taking the process of evolution and turning it into a more controlled process” —Frank Morton
As the Seeds of Life series continues, embattled farmer, Frank Morton, a Willamette Valley organic seed breeder shares his expert knowledge of how plant breeding techniques have evolved, and the importance of the selection process in producing organic seeds that carry the desired mix of plant traits.
Check out the links below, for those interested in the Frank Morton series:
- Seeds of Life: David Vs. Goliath (published: 12-2009)
- Seeds of Life: Beta Vulgaris (12-2009)
- Seeds of Life: The Organic Seed Breeder (3-2010)
- Seeds Of Life: Hybrids and the Emergence of Seed Monopolies (3-2010)
- Seeds Of Life: Open Pollination (6-2010)
- Seeds of Life: Consolidation in the Seed Industry (7-2010)