Seed Science and Technology : Questions and Answers

K. Raja, K. Sivasubramaniam and R. Geetha

ISBN 10: 9381226210 / ISBN 13: 9789381226216

Published by Satish Serial Publishing House, 2012

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Contents: Preface. 1. Seed Biology. 2. Pollination and Seedset. 3. Seed dispersal. 4. Seed Dormancy and germination. 5. Seed production and quality. 6. Post harvest handling and storage. 7. Seed viability and vigour. 8. Seed testing. 9. Seed health. 10. Organizations and laws. 11. Books on seed science and technology. Agriculture and all crop husbandry begins and ends with seed. From being a mere propagule, seed has been made omnipotent by several technological revolutions that are incorporated into it. Hence, seed is the best extension specialist in promotion of agriculture. Seed today is knowledge in itself, just like a computer microchip, it stores vast amount of information. Study of seed science skims the surface of this knowledge pool. Seed science encompasses several schools of thought viz., seed biology, dispersal, dormancy, production, processing, testing, tagging, packing, storage, distribution, marketing and legislation. An avid reader in pursuit of acquiring information about seed would find it exhaustive. Hence the book attempts to satiate the curiosity of an intrepid academic in the form of question and answer. (jacket).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Seed Science and Technology : Questions and Answers
• Publisher: Satish Serial Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9381226210
• ISBN 13: 9789381226216
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

Agriculture and all crop husbandry begins and ends with seed. From being a mere propagule, seed has been made omnipotent by several technological revolutions that are incorporated into it. Hence, seed is the best extension specialist in promotion of agriculture.

Seed today is knowledge in itself, just like a computer microchip, it stores vast amount of information. Study of seed science skims the surface of this knowledge pool. Seed science encompasses several schools of thought viz., seed biology, dispersal, dormancy, production, processing, testing, tagging, packing, storage, distribution, marketing and legislation. An avid reader in pursuit of acquiring information about seed would find it exhaustive. Hence the book attempts to satiate the curiosity of an intrepid academic in the form of question and answer. We hope this book quenches the thirst for seed knowledge. About 1500 questions with their answers has been included in 11 chapters which will be very useful to the scientists, students and technical persons who are involved in the seed related matters. The book will also help students to update their knowledge and for those preparing for competitive examinations.