Seeds handbook : biology, production, processing, and storage
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Seeds handbook : biology, production, processing, and storage
（Books in soils, plants, and the environment）
M. Dekker, c1997
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Offers a presentation of advances in seed science and technology. The text covers the areas from biology, biotechnology and production techniques to up-to-date advances in genetic and physiological control, processing and storage. It also discusses techniques for the production of synthetic seeds, loss-reduction biotechnologies and developments in the seed production industry.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 Seed biology: seed morphology and development
- seed dormancy
- seed germination
- seed viability and longevity
- synthetic seed biotechnology
- loss reduction and biotechnology of seeds. Part 2 Seed production: basic principles of seed production
- cereal crops
- pulse crops
- oilseed crops
- vegetable crops
- flowers and ornamental crops
- sugar and fibre crops
- grasses and forest legumes. Part 3 Seed processing and storage technology: drying, cleaning and upgrading
- seed treatment
- seed packaging and handling
- seed transportation and storage
- seed testing
- seed certification and legislation
- the seed-production industry
- future challenges and research needs.
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