Carrot Breeders (IMAGE)

American Society of Agronomy

Carrot Breeders

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Carrot Breeder Philipp Simon (USDA-ARS, Madison WI) and graduate student Charlene Grahn explain their selection for stronger and more vigorous tops to improve carrot competition with weeds and ease of mechanical harvest. This complex trait is important for both conventional and organic production.

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Micaela Colley / Organic Seed Alliance.

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