Principles of Seed Science and Technology / Edition 4

by Lawrence O. Copeland, Miller F. McDonald

Overview

This fourth edition of the successful textbook provides an updated introduction to the science and technology of seeds. It presents a straightforward exploration of the seed as a biological system, from its origin and examines the fundamentals of how seeds are produced, conditioned, evaluated, and distributed in modern agriculture.
This edition has been thoroughly revised and contains new chapters on seed ecology and seed drying. Special care has been taken to incorporate new genetic testing procedures made possible by the biotechnology revolution that is occurring throughout agriculture.
Principles of Seed Science and Technology, Fourth edition gives advanced undergraduate students the current state of the art and future trends in seed technology. Newcomers to the field will also benefit from this volume's straightforward style and in-depth treatment of the subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792373223
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	10/31/2001
Edition description:	4th ed. 2001
Pages:	467
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.40(d)

Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction. Flowering Processes in Plants. Seed Formation and Development. The Chemistry of Seeds. Seed Ecology. Seed Germination. Seed Viability and Viability Testing. Seed Dormancy. Seed Vigor and Vigor Testing. Seed Storage and Deterioration. Seed Production. Seed Conditioning and Handling. Seed Drying. Seed Enhancements. Seed Certification. Seed Testing. Seed Pathology and Pathological Testing. Seed Marketing. Seed Legislation and Law Enforcement.

Editorial Reviews

‘...a useful addition to the increasing literature dealing with seeds.'
Israel Journal of Plant Sciences

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