Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Seed production in crop plants. 2. Field inspection and Roguing operations for quality seed production. 3. Seed processing and storage. 4. Grow-out test. 5. Varietal descriptions for DUS testing and variety identification. 6. Variety identification by laboratory tests. 7. Seed sampling. 8. Sample dividing/reduction. 9. Seed purity analysis. 10. Seed germination test. 11. Seed dormancy and its alleviation. 12. Seed moisture test. 13. Seed health tests. 14. Tolerance limits in seed testing. 15. Seed viability test. 16. Seed vigour tests. Annexures. The present book has been prepared to present a comprehensive view and in-depth insight of the recent advances in seed technology. The most vital key to meet out the demands of seed industry in the country is to maintain a large cadre of well trained and competent seed technologists. The book includes basic principles of seed technology and contains relevant information on techniques required for pure and healthy seed production, their storage and testing for different quality parameters. More emphasis has been given on the methodology which is backed by appropriate theoretical considerations. It will also enable the students to gain practical knowledge, both in the laboratory and under field conditions to produce and test the quality of seeds.

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Title: Seed Technology: A Practical Approach
Publisher: Westville Publishing House
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9383491027
ISBN 13: 9789383491025
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: New
Dust Jacket Condition: New

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