Seed Quality

Contents: Preface. 1. Seed selection and quality. 2. Seed collection and processing. 3. Seed storage. 4. Collection and storage of tree seeds. 5. Seed treatment. 6. Seed quality for seedling production. 7. Measures of seedling quality. 8. Seed moisture content. 9. Characteristics of mineral nutrition in seedling. 10. Recalcitrant seeds. 11. Vegetable seed quality. 12. Seed in present-day forestry. Bibliography. Index.

"This book has been designed as a referral for agriculturists and farmers to guide them on choosing the best available quality seeds. It focuses on instructing readers on how to choose superior quality certified seedsprogeny of seeds that have been approved by a certifying agency for their genetic identity and purity. A lot of emphasis has been placed upon various factors like the presence of weeds, dormancy, germination, winter and spring varieties, moisture content etc. Also, tests which can be conducted to ascertain quality, such as viability and vigour tests, have also been explained.

All in all, this is a comprehensive guide exploring the different facets of seed quality. Equipping the readers with highly insightful and key information, it is hoped that this book proves to be highly resourceful." (jacket)