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Principles of Seed Science and Technology (Paperback, 3rd ed. 1999)
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Principles of Seed Science and Technology (Paperback, 3rd ed. 1999)
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This Third Edition of Principles of Seed Science and Technology.
like the first two editions. is written for the advanced
undergraduate student or lay person who desires an introduction to
the science and technology ofseeds. The first eight chapters
presentthe seed as abiologicalsystemand coverits origin.
development. composition. function (and sometimes nonfunctionJ,
performance and ultimate deterioration. The last seven chapters
present the fundamentals ofhow seedsare produced. conditioned.
evaluated and distributed in our modern agricultural society. A new
chapter on seed enhancement has been added to reflect the
significant advancements made in the last 10 years on new
physiological and molecular biology techniques to further enhance
seed performance. Because of the fundamental importance of seeds to
both agriculture and to all of society. we have taken great care to
present the science and technology of seeds with the respect and
feeling this study deserves. We hope that this feeling will
becommuni cated to our readers. Furthermore. we have attempted to
present information in a straight-forward. easy-to-read manner that
will be easily understood by students and lay persons alike.
Special care has been taken to address both current
state-of-the-art as well as future trends in seed technology. . We
believe this Third Edition represents a new level in presenting
information that appeals to advanced undergraduate students as well
as to those desiring more fundamental information on seed form and
function. At the same time. it continues to havethestrengths ofthe
firsttwoeditions.initsreadabilityaswellas itscomprehensive coverage
of the broader area of seed science and technology.
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