Background
Struik, Paul Christiaan was born on November 27, 1954 in Haarlemmermeer, The Netherlands. Son of Jacobus and Philippijntje (Bokhorst).
(A manual of basic knowledge on how to produce, multiply a...)
A manual of basic knowledge on how to produce, multiply and use propagation material in seed potato production and supply systems world wide. Healthy, vigorous seed tubers are essential in potato production. Producing them used to be expensive and difficult. Multiplication rates in the field are low, seed-borne diseases are numerous and seed tubers lose quality during storage between growing seasons. But novel methods have revolutionized the seed potato industry. This has resulted in a diversity of seed production systems adjusted to the local potential and needs. This text summarizes the knowledge and assesses the efficient use of modern technology in different stages of seed production. It describes what seed quality means, how (pre-)basic seed can be produced, how this can be multiplied, and how seed health is maintained. It also describes diverse examples of seed supply systems in different regions of the world. The book is aimed at agronomists, farm advisors, seed producers, breeders, and those involved in seed policies, seed programme development and seed trade. It is also designed for students in agronomy, horticulture and plant breeding.
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Struik, Paul Christiaan was born on November 27, 1954 in Haarlemmermeer, The Netherlands. Son of Jacobus and Philippijntje (Bokhorst).
Degree in Agronomy, Wageningen Agricultural University, Netherlands, 1978. Doctoral Degree, Wageningen Agricultural University, Netherlands, 1983.
Researcher Wageningen Agricultural University, 1978-1981, assistant professor, 1982-1986, professor field crops science, 1986-1995, professor crop and grassland science, 1995-1997, professor crop physiology/agronomy, since 1997. Main organizer International Conferences on Agronomy and Crop Science.
(A manual of basic knowledge on how to produce, multiply a...)
Chair executive board Protestant Secondary School, Zetten, The Netherlands, since 1994. Member ASA, CSSA, IIRB, European Association Potato Research (secretary, treasurer since 1990).
Son of; married Andrea Elisabeth Molengraaf, August 31, 1978. Children: Eelco Jeroen, Roeland Floris.