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The Science of Crop Breeding - Creating Better Hybrid Tomatoes (FSFS221)

The Science of Crop Breeding - Creating Better Hybrid Tomatoes (FSFS221)

FromFarm Small Farm Smart Daily


The Science of Crop Breeding - Creating Better Hybrid Tomatoes (FSFS221)

FromFarm Small Farm Smart Daily

ratings:
Length:
90 minutes
Released:
Jul 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Nikolay Georgiev joins me to talk about the process of breeding hybrid tomatoes.  We get into the science discussing what is possible in terms of disease resistance and what problems breeding could solve.  You'll also learn how a farmer or gardener could create some localized resilience by breeding their own seeds.  It's everything you ever wanted to know about breeding tomatoes. Learn more about Geosem Select's seeds: https://geosemselect.com/en/       Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/    
Released:
Jul 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

These down to earth conversations with farmers give us an inside look at what it really takes to earn an independent living being a farmer. Combine one part true inspirational stories with tangible tools and tactics and you've got this podcast: a unique way to gain insights that really work from successful farm-based entrepreneurs. These real, honest conversations will help show that you aren't alone in the grind, and give you the motivation to get after it.