Revised and expanded throughout, this latest edition of the
bestselling Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production, Processing, and
Storage includes valuable information on all areas of seed biology,
production, and processing. The author, one of the most respected
and prolific scientists in the field, identifies current
developments in seed testing and certification, storage,
transportation, and distribution. Tracking the evolution and
advancement of seed industries and technologies, he fully covers
the development and supply of high-quality seeds for every key
agronomic and horticulture crop. Contains methods to enhance the
genetic and physiological characteristics of more than 80 major and
minor crops With an abundance of current research and additional
figures and illustrations, this edition of the Seeds Handbook
offers chapters on modern biotechnological issues such as the
production of synthetic seeds, loss-reduction biotechnologies, and
new strategies in the seed production industry. It provides
in-depth information on burgeoning areas of seed science including
tissue culture and cellular totipotency, induction and regeneration
protocols, development and maturation, hormone requirements, drying
and storage of somatic embryos, protective encapsulation, and crop
applications. With an eye to the future, it looks at challenges in
the provision and enhancement of seeds for crop plants, practical
methods of seed production and micropropagation, genetically
modified seeds, and world food security.
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