Principles of Seed Science and Technology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvii

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2. Reproductive Processes in Plants

   • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

   Pages 1-16

3. Seed Formation and Development

   • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

   Pages 17-39

4. The Chemistry of Seeds

   • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

   Pages 40-58

5. Seed Germination

   • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

   Pages 59-110

6. Seed Viability Testing

   • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

   Pages 111-126

7. Seed Dormancy

   • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

   Pages 127-152

8. Seed Vigor and Vigor Tests

   • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

   Pages 153-180

9. Seed Longevity and Deterioration

   • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

   Pages 181-220

10. Seed Production

    • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

    Pages 221-241

11. Seed Conditioning and Handling

    • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

    Pages 242-257

12. Seed Enhancements

    • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

    Pages 258-276

13. Seed Certification

    • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

    Pages 277-295

14. Seed Testing

    • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

    Pages 296-325

15. Seed Pathology and Pathological Testing

    • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

    Pages 326-351

16. Seed Marketing

    • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

    Pages 352-361

17. Seed Legislation and Law Enforcement

    • Larry O. Copeland, Miller B. McDonald

    Pages 362-373

18. Back Matter

    Pages 375-409

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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.

• agriculture
• biological
• biology
• chemistry
• development
• embryo
• molecular biology
• pathology
• plants
• seed
• system

`...a useful addition to the increasing literature dealing with seeds.'
Israel Journal of Plant Sciences

• Michigan State University, USA

  Larry O. Copeland

• Ohio State University, USA

  Miller B. McDonald

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