Author: Carol Deppe. The author says all gardeners and farmers hould be plant breeders. Developing new vegetable varieties doesn't require a specialized education, a lot of land, or even a lot of time. It can be done on any scale. It's enjoyable and deeply rewarding.Authoritative and easy-to-understand this book is the definitive guide to plant breeding and seed saving. You'll learn how to breed for specific traits, how to conduct variety trials and other farm-based research, how to breed for taste, size, shape, color, cold or heat tolerance, and much more.Soft Cover, 8" x 10", 368 pages. FREE SHIPPING. To order by phone: 866.596.9982