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Zusatztext "?A few other books can be compared to Desai's Seeds Handbook! but none seems to provide broad information about seed science and technology. ?Considering its wide coverage! this book will be helpful to seed breeders and seed farmers. ?a good reference resource for agriculture students in general! and for seed technology scholars in particular. ?a useful addition for academic and public libraries." - E-Streams! Vol. 7! No. 12! December 2004 Journal of Plant Physiology Informationen zum Autor Babasaheb B. Desai Klappentext Revised throughout, this expanded edition of the critically acclaimed and bestselling Seeds Handbook offers expanded insight into all areas of seed development. The author, one of the most respected scientists in the field, tracks the evolution of the seed industry, covering the development of high-quality seeds. He identifies current developments in seed testing and certification, storage, transportation, and distribution. Adding current research, as well as figures, and illustrations, this edition covers emerging biotechnology including the production of synthetic seeds and new methods to enhance the genetic and physiological characteristics of more than 80 major and minor crops. Zusammenfassung Includes information on the various areas of seed biology, production, and processing. This work identifies developments in seed testing and certification, storage, transportation and distribution. It covers the development and supply of high-quality seeds for various key agronomic and horticulture crops. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface, 1 Introduction, Part I Seed Biology, Part II Seed Production, Part III Seed Processing and Storage Technology, Part IV Newer Seed Biotechnologies, Index
