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SEED QUALITY ENHANCEMENT : PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

Author : Kalaivani, S.
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9386347792
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book SEED QUALITY ENHANCEMENT : PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES written by Kalaivani, S. and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seed is the source of future plants or foods, is the storage place of culture of history, is the first link in the food chain, is the ultimate symbol of food security. Seed is the source of life. Seeds are basic in crop production. No agricultural practice can improve a crop beyond the limits set by the seed. Quality seed is the key for successful agriculture, which demands each and every seed should be readily germinable and produce a vigorous seedling ensuring high yield. “Care with the seed and joy with the harvest” and “Good seed doesn’t cost it always pays” are the popular adage which enlightens the importance of the quality seed. The farmers always very much interested in the best seed management practices which are safe, environmentally sound and scientifically proven technologies. Understandably, in view of the importance of quality seeds in Agriculture, both as a product and as a means of establishing a crop, most attention at all levels of investigation has been directed to crop seeds. Since seed is a biological entity, deterioration beyond harvest is inevitable. The consequences of low quality seeds are poor germination, low and delayed emergence and weak growth leading to poor field stand and ultimately reflecting on reduced yield. Low productivity could be attributed broadly to use of poor quality seeds. At present to overcome this, several seed enhancement techniques are available for quality upgradation. It has two goals; one is related to seed designing and other to seed functioning. The rationale for pre-sowing seed enhancement techniques is to mobilize the seeds own resources and to augment them with external resources to get maximum improvement in field stand establishment and yield. To achieve this, several physical, physiological and biochemical treatments are available at present to give value addition to seeds. Physiological seed treatments that improve seed performance are based primarily on seed hydration and dehydration. Among several non physiological seed treatments, coating or pelleting can also indirectly improve seed germination, stand establishment and crop productivity.

Seed Quality Enhancement Principles And Practices

Author : K. Vanangamudi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788172336639
Total Pages : 485 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (366 download)

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Download or read book Seed Quality Enhancement Principles And Practices written by K. Vanangamudi and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Seed Production

Author : Miller F. McDonald
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461540747
Total Pages : 755 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book Seed Production written by Miller F. McDonald and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 755 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant breeders continue to make significant advances in developing high yield ing, adaptable, disease-free crops. These advances, however, are not realized until an efficient seed production system is in place that rapidly increases geneti cally superior crops and makes them available to the consumer in large quantities at a reasonable cost. Successful seed production requires seed to be genetically pure, free of admixtures, and able to establish rapidly a uniform stand. Seed production is a complex process. Rigorous production criteria are followed by both seed producer and seed companies to ensure that high-quality seed is produced and marketed. These criteria become even more stringent in hybrid seed production. This volume identifies the factors most critical in a successful seed production operation. The fundamental considerations common to all seed crops are established in Part I, Principles of Seed Production. From this founda tion, the practices of seed production are provided in detail in Part II, Seed Production of Specific Crops.

Principles and Practices of Seed Storage

Author : Oren L. Justice
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Principles and Practices of Seed Storage written by Oren L. Justice and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Seed Quality

Author : Robert E Gough
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000111776
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Seed Quality written by Robert E Gough and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-07-18 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seed Quality: Basic Mechanisms and Agricultural Implications focuses on various aspects of seed quality and integrates research at basic and applied levels, supporting high-quality seeds as the basis of higher agricultural productivity. With its clear perspective and interdisciplinary focus on basic and applied aspects of seed quality, this book is immensely useful to students and teachers in many agricultural and botanical disciplines. Because seed quality is a critical component in the economic considerations of the farmer and the seedman alike, Basra looks in-depth at these aspects of seed production: seed viability seed health seed vigor seed testing variety identification crop yield seed storage seed production seed deterioration seed treatments Seed quality is of international agronomic concern, and the recent upsurge of interest in seed quality has accentuated a new awareness regarding its importance in crop production. This book meets the need for information and could form the basis of long-range planning by policymakers on quality assurance and management programs and in the facilitation of international trade. Researchers, students, and teachers in many agricultural and botanical disciplines--seed science and technology in particular--will find this book to be of immense use. It can be used as a handbook for those involved in seed industry and seed testing services. It is recommended for international courses in seed science and technology and seed training programs.

Principles and Practices of Seed Storage

Author : O.L. Justice
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9386237857
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book Principles and Practices of Seed Storage written by O.L. Justice and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides wide range of information on seed storage. In the beginning the biology of seeds and factors which influence seed viability and storage is explained. How the seed storage can be made more effective from the initial selection and dryingof seeds to protective measures, packaging and transportation is explanied. All type of illustrations are provided in respect of machinery and facilities commonly used in the treatment and storage of seeds. Among many other, short accounts are given of varietal variation in viability of seeds variation in tolerance of mechanical injury sustained during handling, and cytological changes which take place during storage, including the spontaneous appearance of mutations and occurrence of chromosomal abnormalities. A Well produced and thorough book likely to be valued by all PG, researchers, seed societies botanist and Agriculturists and all those who are interested about seed storage.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology

Author : Lawrence O. Copeland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Principles of Seed Science and Technology written by Lawrence O. Copeland and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition of the successful and widely-used textbook provides an updated introduction to the science and technology of seeds. It presents a succinct exploration of the seed as a biological system and examines the fundamentals of how seeds are produced, conditioned, evaluated, and distributed in modern agriculture. This edition has been thoroughly revised and contains a fascinating new chapter on seed enhancement which reflects the advances made in new physiological and molecular biology techniques. The discussion includes pelletization, embryo encapsulation or 'artificial seeds', and hormone-treated seeds. Principles of Seed Science and Technology, Third 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 the volume's straightforward treatment of the subject.

Essentials of Seed Quality Testing and Enhancement

Author : Vinay Chamoli
Publisher : Ink of Knowledge
ISBN 13 : 9358261293
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Seed Quality Testing and Enhancement written by Vinay Chamoli and published by Ink of Knowledge. This book was released on with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive and practical guide to seed quality control for the students of M.Sc Agriculture Seed Science & Technology. The book covers the following topics: Seed legislation: The legal framework and regulations related to seed production, distribution and marketing in India and abroad, and the role of various agencies and organizations involved in seed quality control. Seed certification: The principles and procedures of seed certification, which is a voluntary process of verifying and certifying that the seeds conform to the prescribed standards of varietal identity and purity. Seed quality testing: The methods and techniques of seed quality testing, such as physical purity analysis, germination test, moisture test, viability test, vigor test, genetic purity test, seed health test, etc. Seed enhancement: The ways of improving the quality and performance of seeds through seed enhancement techniques, such as seed priming, seed pelleting, seed coating, seed hardening, etc. The book is written by Vinay Chamoli and Madhwendra Kumar Pathak , who are experienced researchers in the field of seed science and technology. The book is based on their extensive knowledge and expertise in seed quality control. The book is designed to be userfriendly and easy to understand for the students. The authors hope that this book will serve as a valuable resource for the students of M.Sc Agriculture Seed Science & Technology and help them to acquire the skills and knowledge required for seed quality control. The authors also welcome feedback and suggestions from the readers to improve the quality and usefulness of the book.

New Challenges in Seed Biology

Author : Susana Araújo
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 953512658X
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)

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Download or read book New Challenges in Seed Biology written by Susana Araújo and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Challenges in Seed Biology - Basic and Translational Research Driving Seed Technology combines different aspects of basic and translational research in seed biology. A collection of eight chapters written by seed biology experts from the field of seed physiology, ecology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and seed technology was gathered. We hope that this book will attract the attention of researchers and technologists from academia and industry, providing points for interactive and fruitful discussion on this fascinating topic.

Seeds Handbook

Author : Babasaheb B. Desai
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824748005
Total Pages : 816 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Seeds Handbook written by Babasaheb B. Desai and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-04-22 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised 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.

Genetic Improvement of Seed Quality

Author : Steven Hal Moore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Genetic Improvement of Seed Quality written by Steven Hal Moore and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dramatic examples of genetic enhancement of seed quality exist relative to hardness, germination, protein quality and quantity, oil, and many other traits. Maintenance of seed quality is also paramount in the preservation of biodiversity. Readers first learn fundamentals of preserving and enhancing good agronomic seed quality as well as specific disease and deteoriation mechanisms. Succeeding chapters review applied breeding programs and explore specific crops and their seed quality traits.

Objective Seed Science and Technology 2nd Ed.

Author : K. Vanangamudi
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9389412617
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (894 download)

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Book Synopsis Objective Seed Science and Technology 2nd Ed. by : K. Vanangamudi

Download or read book Objective Seed Science and Technology 2nd Ed. written by K. Vanangamudi and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2020-05-20 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objective Seed Science and Technology is prepared based on the ICAR UG syllabus of Seed Science and Technology. This book is the compilation of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Seed Science and Technology which will be highly useful in writing competitive examinations like ASRB, NET, JRF, SRF, Ph.D entrance, Bank, UPSC, Agricultural, Horticultural and Seed Certification Officers. The 2nd revised Edition comprises two sections namely 1. Seed Science and Technology: Principles and Practices, and 2. Advances in Seed Physiology and Biochemistry. The section 1 consists of eight units such as floral and seed biology, seed production including breeding methods, seed processing, seed quality control, seed storage, seed health, seed industry and marketing and protection of plant varieties including DUS. The section 2 consists of three units namely seed development and maturation, seed dormancy and germination, and seed deterioration. Each chapter includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), fill in the blanks, true or false, match the following, answer the incorrect statement, arrange in order and differentiate between the following. Abbreviations, National and International journals and books, International STLs, Seed Scientists and their inventions and glossaries are also compiled and presented in this book

Handbook of Seed Science and Technology

Author : A.S. Basra
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9388148363
Total Pages : 795 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (881 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Seed Science and Technology written by A.S. Basra and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 795 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference text with the latest information and research for educators, students, and researchers! World hunger and malnutrition remain an alarming concern that spurs researchers to develop quality technology. The Handbook of Seed Science and Technology is an extensive reference text for educators, students, practitioners, and researchers that focuses on the underlying mechanisms of seed biology and the impact of powerful biotechnological approaches on world hunger, malnutrition, and consumer preferences. This comprehensive guide provides the latest available research from noted experts pointing out the likely directions of future developments as it presents a wealth of seed biology and technological information. Seed science is the all-important foundation of plant science study. The Handbook of Seed Science and Technology provides an integrative perspective that takes you through the fundamentals to the latest applications of seed science and technology. This resource provides a complete overview, divided into four sections: Seed Developmental Biology and Biotechnology; Seed Dormancy and Germination; Seed Ecology; and Seed Technology. The Handbook of Seed Science and Technology is extensively referenced and packed with tables and diagrams, and makes an essential source for students, educators, researchers, and practitioners in seed science and technology.

Seed Technology in The Tropics

Author : D.B. Mackay
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9388148665
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (881 download)

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Download or read book Seed Technology in The Tropics written by D.B. Mackay and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Difficulties in conduction of purity analyses of tropical species are discussed with particular emphasis on the pasture species. Methods and equipment requiring further research are highlighted. Operating and management problems of processing -seed in tropical areas are described. Ways in which viability losses can be reduced in open or naturally ventilated seed stores are described. Methods of protecting seed from insect attack and testing seeds of tropical crops for many seed-borne diseases are discussed. Marketing and promotion requirements, methods, agencies and channels are diagrammed. Two alternatives are described for established a seed testing station in tropical areas: Seed - lab 2000, that can test 2000 samples/ year and Seed - lab 5000 that can test 5000 samples/year. A list of books and journals for a basic seed testing library is appended.

Seed Production of Agricultural Crops

Author : A.F. Kelly
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9388148657
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (881 download)

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Download or read book Seed Production of Agricultural Crops written by A.F. Kelly and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seed is common fundamental to the production of all crops. Though many books have been written about the importance of using seed which is viable and free from weed seeds and diseases. The necessity is felt for the need to preserve the generic quality of seed during multiplications. Wigh the production of ever more sophisticated cultivars the work of the seed producer becomes of increasing importance. High seed yields are not enough in temselves and we need to arrange production in such a way that the qualities which give each cultivar a special place in agricultural production are preserved from one generation to the next. The book mainly emphasis on the precutions which the seed producer should take to ensure the production of good quality seed in the widest sense. The author studied the various problems, beginning with the definition of a cultivar and ending with stored seed ready for planting. This book is essentially practical, contins enough basic information to enable reader to understand the reasons behind the management practices which are descibed. It is hoped that the book will be useful to those who are involved in agricultural education, crop production into seed production, to extnesion workers and administration in seed programmers and to the practical seed producers.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology

Author : Lawrence O. Copeland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461517834
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book Principles of Seed Science and Technology written by Lawrence O. Copeland and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Third Edition of Principles of Seed Science and Technology. like the first two editions. is written for the advanced undergraduate student or lay person who desires an introduction to the science and technology ofseeds. The first eight chapters presentthe seed as abiologicalsystemand coverits origin. development. composition. function (and sometimes nonfunctionJ, performance and ultimate deterioration. The last seven chapters present the fundamentals ofhow seedsare produced. conditioned. evaluated and distributed in our modern agricultural society. A new chapter on seed enhancement has been added to reflect the significant advancements made in the last 10 years on new physiological and molecular biology techniques to further enhance seed performance. Because of the fundamental importance of seeds to both agriculture and to all of society. we have taken great care to present the science and technology of seeds with the respect and feeling this study deserves. We hope that this feeling will becommuni cated to our readers. Furthermore. we have attempted to present information in a straight-forward. easy-to-read manner that will be easily understood by students and lay persons alike. Special care has been taken to address both current state-of-the-art as well as future trends in seed technology. . We believe this Third Edition represents a new level in presenting information that appeals to advanced undergraduate students as well as to those desiring more fundamental information on seed form and function. At the same time. it continues to havethestrengths ofthe firsttwoeditions.initsreadabilityaswellas itscomprehensive coverage of the broader area of seed science and technology.

Question Bank: Seed Science and Technology

Author : K. Vanangamudi
Publisher : Scientific Publishers - Competition Tutor
ISBN 13 : 9386347776
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book Question Bank: Seed Science and Technology written by K. Vanangamudi and published by Scientific Publishers - Competition Tutor. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Question Bank is Seed Science and Technology is not only enrich the knowledge, but also helps in successful winner of the tests. Keeping the gap in the publication of Question Bank in Seed Science and Technology, a sincere attempt has been made to craft objective type questions. Each part consists of objective types question, like choose the correct answer, fill in the blanks, True or false, match the following, arrange in order, write the wrong answer and differentiate between information an abbreviation, important seed scientists and their contributions and National and International books and journals are also included in this book.