Seeds Handbook: Processing And StorageRevised and expanded throughout, this latest edition of the bestselling Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production, Processing, and Storage includes valuable information on all areas of seed biology, production, and processing. The author, one of the most respected and prolific scientists in the field, identifies current developments in seed testing and certification, storage, transportation, and distribution. Tracking the evolution and advancement of seed industries and technologies, he fully covers the development and supply of high-quality seeds for every key agronomic and horticulture crop. Contains methods to enhance the genetic and physiological characteristics of more than 80 major and minor crops With an abundance of current research and additional figures and illustrations, this edition of the Seeds Handbook offers chapters on modern biotechnological issues such as the production of synthetic seeds, loss-reduction biotechnologies, and new strategies in the seed production industry. It provides in-depth information on burgeoning areas of seed science including tissue culture and cellular totipotency, induction and regeneration protocols, development and maturation, hormone requirements, drying and storage of somatic embryos, protective encapsulation, and crop applications. With an eye to the future, it looks at challenges in the provision and enhancement of seeds for crop plants, practical methods of seed production and micropropagation, genetically modified seeds, and world food security. |
Contents
Preface V | 1 |
Seed Biology | 4 |
Seed Morphology and Development 7588 | 7 |
Seed Dormancy | 31 |
Seed Germination | 51 |
Seed Viability and Longevity | 89 |
Seed Production 6 Basic Principles of Seed Production | 111 |
Cereal Crops | 127 |
Seed Processing and Storage Technology 14 Drying Cleaning and Upgrading | 477 |
Seed Treatment | 513 |
Seed Packaging and Handling | 537 |
Seed Transportation and Storage | 549 |
Seed Testing | 569 |
Seed Marketing and Distribution | 595 |
Seed Certification and Legislation | 605 |
SeedProduction Industry | 621 |
Pulse Crops | 167 |
Oilseed Crops | 199 |
Vegetable Crops | 233 |
Flowers and Ornamental Crops | 361 |
Sugar and Fiber Crops | 399 |
Grasses and Forage Legumes | 427 |
Common terms and phrases
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