Principles of Seed Science and Technology-A Laboratory Manual

This book is comprised of different chapters on such topics as floral biology, reproductive system in crop plants, seed development and maturation, seed testing, seed processing, seed treatment for quality enhancement and dormancy breaking, application of traditional and modern methods of genetic purity testing. This text is a valuable and worthwhile contribution to the literature on seed Science and technology. Indeed, this practical manual of Seed science and technology delivers one’s expectations from the title. The book’s value is in the breadth of topics, directed toward the Seed technology practical applications in the laboratory and brought together in one volume. It will be particularly valuable for bachelor courses and other postgraduate teaching.