Seed Technology and Seed Pathology

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The present book is an attempt to understand seed technology and seed pathology in a comprehensive way. It deals with the principles, concepts and practices which encompass this area of study. This book analyzes factors such as: seed dormancy; quiescence; germination; metabolism; growth diseases; seed physiology; seed quality; seed production; seed storage; bio-deterioration; mycotoxins; seed-borne microflora and diseases; and management of seed-borne diseases. This book also seeks to understand conditions to which seeds are subjected to, such as; the improvement in seed quality and the diseases to which sees are prone to. In addition, this book makes a detailed assessment of related innovations, progresses and technological developments. This book is unique in providing up-to-date information relating to recent areas of research in seed technology and seed pathology in an integrated perspective. The vital information is gathered under the following chapters?Understanding Seed, Speed Structure, Seed Anatomy and Other Important Dimensions; Seed Habit and Seed Phylogeny: An Introductory Overview; Seed Technology and Seed Production: definition, Goals, Types and Research Dimensions; Seed Germination: Select Modeling Studies, Water Uptake and Dormancy; Seed Germination: Select Modeling Studies, Water Uptake and Dormancy; Seed Contamination, Seed Weakening, Seed Cake and Seed Ball; Seedling, Seed Saving and Brownbagging: An Overview; Plant and Quality and Produce Quality: An Overview; Seed Treatment, Seed Soaks, Seed Sprays and Seed Enhancement; Select Seed Technology Related Policies and Law and Bibliography etc.