Seed Science and Technology: Biology, Production, Quality

This book is a compilation of 17 chapters that discuss the fundamentals and recent advances of seed science and technology, including seed development, variety maintenance, quality assurance, processing, packaging, and storage. It is based on lectures delivered by experts from India and Germany and is intended to benefit students, scientists, faculty members, seed sector professionals, certification authorities, and seed producing agencies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 430 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This open-access edited book is a comprehensive compilation of 17 chapters, synthesized primarily from the insightful lectures delivered by esteemed Indian and international experts during a series of capacity-building programs organized in India during 2020 and 2021, under the auspices of Indo-German Cooperation on Seed Sector Development, a component of the Bilateral Cooperation between the Governments of India and Germany. Seed Science and Technology, a multidisciplinary field, is rapidly advancing, keeping pace with the development of improved plant varieties and other climate-resilient technologies. Knowledge of the underlying biological processes and the application of appropriate technologies for variety maintenance and seed production, quality assurance, testing, and enhancement, as well as processing, packaging, and storage, are crucial components of a seed program.

The chapters presented in this book offer a blend of fundamental seed biology, encompassing seed development, maturation, dormancy, germination, vigor, and invigoration, as well as seed deterioration. It also delves into variety maintenance and production of genetically pure seed of open-pollinated and hybrid varieties in select key field crops and vegetables, along with the fundamentals of seed processing, packaging, and storage. Additionally, the book covers seed quality assurance systems followed in different countries, testing the essential components of seed quality, including seed health, the application of molecular technologies for precision testing, and enhancement of seed quality.

The book concludes by identifying key areas of future seed research and technology development. It provides a wealth of the latest research information and an exhaustive and updated list of references on various topics, making it an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike.

The book's coverage of the fundamentals and recent advances of seed science and technology, coupled with its comprehensive and up-to-date reference list, makes it an essential resource for anyone interested in this field. Its readership extends to students, researchers, scientists, policymakers, and industry professionals engaged in seed production, breeding, and agriculture.

Weight: 682g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811958908
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023