As part of the FAO Plant Production and Protection Series, FAO's Crop and Grassland Service has just published "Fodder oats: A world overview", edited by J.M. Suttie and S.G. Reynolds.

The 13-chapter book brings together information on the state of fodder oats worldwide, and is aimed mainly at agronomists and extension workers. Information from all regions of the world is provided by contributing authors who are regional experts in their field and particular attention is given to countries where fodder oats are, or are becoming, important in the smallholder sector.

The book also provides some information on breeding programmes in different regions, describing e.g. hybridisation, wide crossing and tissue culture in China.

See http://www.fao.org/docrep/008/y5765e/y5765e00.htm or contact eric.kueneman@fao.org to request a copy.