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Seed Development and Germination

Author : Jaime Kigel

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 876 pages

File Size : 34,42 MB

Release : 2017-11-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 1351417312

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Book Description

This text is intended for plant physiologists, molecular biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, geneticists, horticulturalists, agromnomists and botanists, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines. It integrates advances in the diverse and rapidly-expanding field of seed science, from ecological and demographic aspects of seed production, dispersal and germination, to the molecular biology of seed development. The book offers a broad, multidisciplinary approach that covers both theoretical and applied knowledge.



Seeds

Author : Carol C. Baskin

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 684 pages

File Size : 22,1 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9780120802630

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Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and Evolution of Dormancy and Germination provides a working hypothesis of the ecological and environmental conditions under which carious kinds of seed dormancy have developed. It also presents the seed germination of morethan 3500 species of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous species.



Seed Biology and Yield of Grain Crops, 2nd Edition

Author : Dennis B Egli

Publisher : CABI

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 36,53 MB

Release : 2017-02-23

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1780647700

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Book Description

This new edition of an established title examines the determination of grain crop yield from a unique perspective, by concentrating on the influence of the seed itself. As the food supply for an expanding world population is based on grain crops harvested for their seeds, understanding the process of seed growth and its regulation is crucial to our efforts to increase production and meet the needs of that population. Yield of grain crops is determined by their assimilatory processes such as photosynthesis and the biosynthetic processes in the seed, which are partly regulated within the seed itself. Substantially updated with new research and further developments of the practical applications of the concepts explored, this book is essential reading for those concerned with seed science and crop yield, including agronomists, crop physiologists, plant breeders, and extension workers. It is also a valuable source of information for lecturers and graduate students of agronomy and plant physiology.



Physiology of the Pea Crop

Author : Nathalie Munier-Jolain

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 300 pages

File Size : 24,15 MB

Release : 2010-04-19

Category : Science

ISBN : 1439839727

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Rich in bibliographic references, this book presents the current status of knowledge on the physiology of the pea crop. It draws on contributions from plant physiologists and researchers in various other disciplines who have been working together for many years on the production of plants rich in proteins. The text first discusses vegetative and re



Photoassimilate Distribution Plants and Crops Source-Sink Relationships

Author : Zamski

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 928 pages

File Size : 18,66 MB

Release : 2017-09-29

Category : Science

ISBN : 1351424904

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Adopting an interdisciplinary approach to the study of photoassimilate partitioning and source-sink relationhips, this work details the major aspects of source-sink physiology and metabolism, the integration of individual components and photoassimilate partitioning, and the whole plant source-sink relationships in 16 agriculturally important crops. The work examines in detail the components of carbon partitioning, such as ecology, photosynthesis, loading, transport and anatomy, and discusses the impact of genetic, environmental and agrotechnical factors on the parts of whole plant source-link physiology.



Chemical Manipulation of Crop Growth and Development

Author : J S McLaren

Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann

Page : 579 pages

File Size : 47,9 MB

Release : 2013-10-22

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1483192415

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Chemical Manipulation of Crop Growth and Development presents a critical review of the plant growth regulators in field crops. It discusses the strategies to discover plant growth regulators for agronomic crops; the methods of modifying stomatal movement; and the possible use of chemicals for photorespiration control. Some of the topics covered in the book are the hormonal control of photosynthesis and assimilate distribution; manipulation of crop growth by ethylene and some implications of the mode of generation; genetic and chemical manipulation of crops to confer tolerance to chemicals; and effects of allelochemicals on crop growth and development. The control of development of potato plant by using endogenous and exogenous growth regulators is covered. The analysis of crop physiology to assess plant growth regulation in sugar beet is also discussed. An in-depth analysis of the influence of auxin antagonists on pod and seed number is provided. The effect of foliar applications of synthetic plant growth regulators on the agronomic characteristics of field-growth corn is presented. A chapter is devoted to the use and effect of cerone in developing winter barley. The book can provide useful information to farmers, botanists, students, and researchers.





The Soybean

Author : Guriqbal Singh

Publisher : CABI

Page : 508 pages

File Size : 39,80 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Science

ISBN : 1845936450

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Book Description

The book is divided into 6 sections (20 chapters) which deal with history and importance, botany, genetics and plant physiology, production, plant protection, utilization and marketing and trade of soybeans.



Modeling Physiology of Crop Development, Growth and Yield

Author : Afshin Soltani

Publisher : CABI

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 33,74 MB

Release : 2012-01-01

Category : Crop yields

ISBN : 9781845939717

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Model studies focus experimental investigations to improve our understanding and performance of systems. Concentrating on crop modelling, this book provides an introduction to the concepts of crop development, growth, and yield, with step-by-step outlines to each topic, suggested exercises and simple equations. A valuable text for students and researchers of crop development alike, this book is written in five parts that allow the reader to develop a solid foundation and coverage of production models including water- and nitrogen-limited systems.



Seed Production

Author : Miller F. McDonald

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 755 pages

File Size : 10,99 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1461540747

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Plant breeders continue to make significant advances in developing high yield ing, adaptable, disease-free crops. These advances, however, are not realized until an efficient seed production system is in place that rapidly increases geneti cally superior crops and makes them available to the consumer in large quantities at a reasonable cost. Successful seed production requires seed to be genetically pure, free of admixtures, and able to establish rapidly a uniform stand. Seed production is a complex process. Rigorous production criteria are followed by both seed producer and seed companies to ensure that high-quality seed is produced and marketed. These criteria become even more stringent in hybrid seed production. This volume identifies the factors most critical in a successful seed production operation. The fundamental considerations common to all seed crops are established in Part I, Principles of Seed Production. From this founda tion, the practices of seed production are provided in detail in Part II, Seed Production of Specific Crops.