Biotech Studies 2004, Vol 13, Num, 1-2

FORAGE SEED PRODUCTION IN TURKEY

Sabahaddin ÜNAL

1 Tarla Bitkileri Merkez Araştırma Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü, Yenimahalle/ Ankara - The main feed resources of the livestock sector in Turkey are obtained from the natural pastures and forage crops cultivation. There is an urgent need to produce the necessary seed for the amelioration of range and forage productivity. Primarily, the new approaches, for the resolution of constraints limiting seed production and extension, are required. In this matter, the successful studies will substantially contribute to the Turkish livestock sector and economy. Keywords : Forage crops, seed production