fundamentals_seed_sc_GM8K4

ISBN: 9789387296756
e-ISBN: 9789387296763
PAGES: 294
2017

SoftCover >  Rs. 695/-

P.K. Agrawal
A. Varier

FUNDAMENTALS OF SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Revised Edition

This book provides an introduction to the science and technology of seeds. It deals with various aspects of seed such as development, production, certification, seed testing and evaluation, storage and packing and marketing.

It examines the interconnection of plant breeding and seed technology and also has chapters of topical interests such as the impact of climate change on seed production.

Keeping in mind the advancement in the use of biotechnological methods in seed testing this book incorporates some of these techniques for genetic purity testing. It exposes the readers to some of the state of art and future trends in seed science.

This book is intended for both undergraduate and graduate students of Seed Science and Technology and Plant Breeding.

Contents:

  1. Introduction
  2. Seed Development and Maturation
  3. Concept of Seed Quality and Factors Affecting it
  4. Relationship between Plant Breeding and Seed Technology
  5. Impact of Climate Change on Seed Production and Quality
  6. Seed Borne Diseases
  7. Insects During Seed Production and Storage
  8. Seed Production and Certification
  9. Seed Processing
  10. Tetrazolium Test for Seed Viability and Vigour
  1. Seed Testing
  2. Seed Storage and Packing
  3. Seed Marketing
  4. Plant Variety Protection and Farmers Rights Act
  5. Variety Identification
  6. Seed Priming: Concepts and Uses
  7. Indian Seed Legislation