Isbn: 9789349964853 - handbook of seed science_int (edition1) (5 risultati)

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Introduction to Seed Science: Provide an overview of seed biology, including seed structure, development, and the significance of seeds in agriculture, biodiversity, and food security. Seed Germination and Dormancy: Explore the physiological and biochemical processes involved in seed germination and the factors affecting dormancy and its breaking mechanisms. Seed Production and Quality: Discuss the principles of high-quality seed production, including genetic purity, pollination control, and certification standards. Seed Testing and Evaluation: Highlight methods for testing seed viability, vigor, purity, and moisture content to ensure quality standards for planting and trade. Seed Storage and Preservation: Examine techniques for storing seeds under optimal conditions to maintain their viability over time, including traditional and gene bank methods. Seed Enhancement Technologies: Cover modern techniques like seed priming, coating, and pelleting used to improve germination rates, seedling performance, and resistance to stress. Seed Pathology and Protection: Address common seed-borne diseases, their detection, and treatment methods to safeguard seed health and prevent crop losses. Advances and Applications: Discuss recent developments in seed biotechnology, genetic modification, and molecular markers, and their role in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Introduction to Seed Science: Provide an overview of seed biology, including seed structure, development, and the significance of seeds in agriculture, biodiversity, and food security. Seed Germination and Dormancy: Explore the physiological and biochemical processes involved in seed germination and the factors affecting dormancy and its breaking mechanisms. Seed Production and Quality: Discuss the principles of high-quality seed production, including genetic purity, pollination control, and certification standards. Seed Testing and Evaluation: Highlight methods for testing seed viability, vigor, purity, and moisture content to ensure quality standards for planting and trade. Seed Storage and Preservation: Examine techniques for storing seeds under optimal conditions to maintain their viability over time, including traditional and gene bank methods. Seed Enhancement Technologies: Cover modern techniques like seed priming, coating, and pelleting used to improve germination rates, seedling performance, and resistance to stress. Seed Pathology and Protection: Address common seed-borne diseases, their detection, and treatment methods to safeguard seed health and prevent crop losses. Advances and Applications: Discuss recent developments in seed biotechnology, genetic modification, and molecular markers, and their role in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…