Advances in Seed Science and Technology
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Advances in Seed Science and Technology

  1. 454 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Advances in Seed Science and Technology

About this book

Seed is a dynamic instrument of change as the three basic necessities of a human being i.e. food, clothing and shelter are met by agriculture and agriculture revolves around seed. The book entitled "Advances in Seed Science and Technology" address the issues vital to modern seed growers, teachers, researchers, extension functionaries, policy makers and students as well as workers engaged in seed industries. This book deals with an over view of seed science related to seed development, germination, multiplication, treatments, seed testing, genetics of seed development, seed physiology and deterioration. It also comprised with modern techniques of seed enhancement, seed production, seed law enforcement, Intellectual Property Right, seed treaty, along with application of nanotechnology in Seed Science. The book would be also use full and instructive to stake holders for planning and execution in seed industry as an efficient way.

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Information

Publisher
Biotech
Year
2018
Topic
Technology & Engineering
eBook ISBN
9789386949622
Subtopic
Agriculture
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. THE EDITORS
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Acknowledgement
  8. Foreword
  9. Contents
  10. 1.   Seed Production in Relation to PPV and FR Act
  11. 2.   Seed: An Overview
  12. 3.   Genetics of Seed Development
  13. 4.   Biochemistry of Seed Germination
  14. 5.   Generation System of Seed Multiplication and Quality Control
  15. 6.   Seed Treatments: An Overview
  16. 7.   DUS Testing and Registration of Plant Varieties
  17. 8.   Seed Invigoration
  18. 9.   Detection and Identification of Seed Borne Microorganismthrough ELISA and PCR Based Assay
  19. 10.   Advances in Hybrid Seed Production Technology ofVegetable Crops
  20. 11.   Organic Seed Production: Prospect and Challenges
  21. 12.   Seed Production of Vegetable Crops
  22. 13.   Seed Production in Annual Ornamentals
  23. 14.   Quality Seed in Vegetable Production
  24. 15.   Magnetic Seed Treatment
  25. 16.   Seed Deterioration: Physiological Attributes
  26. 17.   Heterosis: Explanation of Phenomenon and UtilizationUsing Male Sterility Systems
  27. 18.   Indian Seeds Act vis-à-vis New Seed Policy
  28. 19.   Seed Law Enforcement: Important Features andNew Development
  29. 20.   Role of International Treaties in Seed Trade Promotion
  30. 21.   Postharvest Handling and Storage of Seed
  31. 22.   Nanotechnology and its application in Seed Science

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