Journal article
New Crop Development: Opportunity and Challenges
Journal of production agriculture, Vol.1(1), pp.83-89
01/1988
Abstract
The development of new, profitable crops for U.S. agriculture would address: 1) the challenge to produce more marketable products using lower inputs and under harsh conditions; 2) the continuing crisis of crop surpluses; 3) the unstable economic situation facing growers; and 4) the unfavorable balance of trade. Available new crops that hold promise include oil‐producing, wild plant species; ancient food crops of the Inca empire, and high fiber crops for pulp production. In contrast to the promise inherent in potential crop species, efforts to develop new crops have been intermittent. We will explore the challenges facing new crop development through discussion of a decision‐matrix approach to problem identification. Our experience with meadowfoam, a new agronomic plant, illustrates critical stages in new crop development. Analysis of Canadian rapeseed and U.S. soybean development rounds out a discussion of successful approaches in new crop development. The need for alternatives to overproduced crops has never been greater. A new era in agriculture is possible, based on the comprehensive development of our genetic plant resources; however, it will not arrive without substantial investment in new crop development.
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- Title
- New Crop Development: Opportunity and Challenges
- Creators
- Gary D. Jolliff - Oregon State UniversitySieglinde S. Snapp - Oregon State University
- Publication Details
- Journal of production agriculture, Vol.1(1), pp.83-89
- Publisher
- American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America
- Number of pages
- 7
- Identifiers
- 99901398990401842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article