Seed Technology

Contents: 1. Seed morphology. 2. Variety. 3. Identification release and notification of variety. 4. Planting value of seed. 5. Seed production and certification system in India. 6. Maintenance breeding. 7. Breeder seed production. 8. Production of foundation and certified seed. 9. Agronomical principles and considerations of seed production. 10. Seed deterioration. 11. Deterioration of variety. 12. Field inspection. 13. Maintenance of genetic purity. 14. Management of objectionable weeds. 15. Seed treatment and management of seedborne pathogens. 16. Seed drying. 17. Seed processing plant. 18. Seed processing. 19. Seed lot. 20. Seed sampling. 21. Seed lot uniformity test. 22. Physical purity test by number. 23. Physical purity test by weight. 24. Germination test. 25. Testing of paper towel. 26. Biochemical test for viability. 27. Moisture content. 28. Genetic purity. 29. Biochemical tests for verification of genetic purity. 30. Genetic purity testing with the use of electrophoresis. 31. Detection of genetically modified crops. 32. Seed health testing. 33. Seed health. 34. Symptoms of diseases caused by designated objectionable seedborne pathogens. 35. Insect infestation and objectionable insect pest. 36. Objectionable weeds. 37. Objectionable parasitic weeds and their management. 38. Identification of objectionable nematodes. 39. Seed vigour. 40. Use of tolerances in seed testing. 41. Seed quality enhancement techniques. 42. Seed dormancy and its management. 43. Formation of seed without fertilization and their uses. 44. Determination of seed coat cracking. 45. Delinting of cotton seed. 46. Blending of seed lots.... It is the II edition of the book entitled Seed Technology published in the year 2000. The book was well accepted by students, teachers and personnel engaged in seed research, seed production, seed certification seed testing seed industry and seed commerce. With 28 years of active experience in the field of seed the book is blended with information on seed technology in how-to-do-it manner and answer of how when why and where to explain the science of seed. The revised edition also provides comprehensive and integrated information for the courses offered by traditional universities in the background of agriculture. The book includes line diagrams and flow charts extensively to make it practical oriented.