Principles and Techniques of Vegetable Seed Production provides a comprehensive and practically oriented treatment of vegetable seed science and production. Beginning with seed identification, seed structure, nursery management and crop establishment, the book progresses to floral biology, pollination, emasculation, roguing and seed-extraction techniques. It explains the principles and practices of varietal and hybrid seed production in solanaceous, cucurbitaceous, cole, root, leguminous, leafy, bulb and tuber vegetable crops. Field visits, seed-industry exposure and vegetative multiplication are also incorporated to connect theoretical knowledge with commercial practice. Multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions and descriptive questions make the book particularly useful for classroom instruction, practical courses, revision and competitive examinations. It is intended for students of agriculture and horticulture, seed technologists, researchers, extension professionals, seed entrepreneurs and individuals engaged in producing and maintaining quality vegetable seed.