Seed Technology, 2nd Revised & Enlarged Edition


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It is the II edition of the book entitled Seed Technology published in the year 2000. The revised edition also provides comprehensive and integrated information for the courses offered by traditional universities in the background of agriculture. The book includes line diagrams and flow charts extensively to make it practical oriented. Features: • Basics of seed and variety • Seed production system • Maintenance breeding • Production of hybrids, seedless varieties, tubers, TPS and synthetic seed • Post harvest seed management • Seed storage • Certification of seed production programme at field level • Testing of seed in laboratory • Verification of genetic purity including molecular approaches • Seed and seedling vigour testing • Seed health and its certification • Value addition • Seed commerce • Seed law enforcement • Acts, rules and bills on seed • Protection of plant variety and DUS testing • Export of seed • Indian seed certification standards with revision and edition




Seed Science And Technology


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The second revised and enlarged edition covers the contents of ICAR syllabus. New To This Edition Chapter on hormones and seed dormancy Chapter on seed production in forage legumes and grasses Chapter on fruit seed production Chapter on flower seed production Chapter on seed production in plantation crops and organic seed Chapter on traditional varieties and technologies Chapter on establishment of seed processing plant Chapter on establishment of seed testing laboratory The revised and enlarged edition is highly useful for UG and PG students of Agriculture and allied fields.




Objective Seed Science and Technology 2nd Ed.


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Objective Seed Science and Technology is prepared based on the ICAR UG syllabus of Seed Science and Technology. This book is the compilation of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Seed Science and Technology which will be highly useful in writing competitive examinations like ASRB, NET, JRF, SRF, Ph.D entrance, Bank, UPSC, Agricultural, Horticultural and Seed Certification Officers. The 2nd revised Edition comprises two sections namely 1. Seed Science and Technology: Principles and Practices, and 2. Advances in Seed Physiology and Biochemistry. The section 1 consists of eight units such as floral and seed biology, seed production including breeding methods, seed processing, seed quality control, seed storage, seed health, seed industry and marketing and protection of plant varieties including DUS. The section 2 consists of three units namely seed development and maturation, seed dormancy and germination, and seed deterioration. Each chapter includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), fill in the blanks, true or false, match the following, answer the incorrect statement, arrange in order and differentiate between the following. Abbreviations, National and International journals and books, International STLs, Seed Scientists and their inventions and glossaries are also compiled and presented in this book




Principles of Seed Science and Technology


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This Fourth Edition of Principles of Seed Science and Technology, like the fIrst three editions, is written for the advanced undergraduate student or lay person who desires an introduction to the science and technology of seeds. The fIrst nine chapters present the seed as a biological system and cover its origin, development, composition, function (and sometimes nonfunction), performance and ultimate deterioration. The last nine chapters present the fundamentals of how seeds are produced, conditioned, evaluated and distributed in our modern agricultural society. Two new chapters have been added in this fourth edition, one on seed ecology and the second on seed drying. Finally, revisions have been made throughout to reflect changes that have occurred in the seed industry since publication of the Third Edition. 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 be communicated to our readers. Furthermore, we have attempted to present information in a straight-forward, easy-ta-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.




Fundamentals of Agronomy


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Agronomy is an important branch of agriculture which associated with the different aspect of tillage, crop production, seed and sowing, irrigation and weed management, plant nutrition, dryland/rainfed agriculture, growth and development etc. 'Fundamentals of Agronomy' have been carefully designed to promote better understanding and encourage creativity and will meet the growing need of agronomy of graduate and post graduate students at university level agricultural education. The entire book is prepared in most simple, clear, talking language, comprehensive and short descriptive type of questions so that the concept could be easily understand by the readers in short times. Fundamental of Agronomy covers the course contents of competitive examinations like IAS, IFS, PCS, ARS, banking services, B.Sc./M.Sc./Ph.D. (Ag) admission, state and national levels of different competitive examinations in agriculture.




Horticulture For Nutrition And Income Security


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Technological interventions have helped farmers to achieve much higher productivity, generating the desired income remains a major challenge. Present book contains a total of 36 chapters describing the scalable technologies for the farmers covering all the aspects of important horticultural crops necessary for enhancing farmer's income and nutritional security through molecular biology, production technology, nursery management, protected cultivation, precision farming, organic production, bio-fortification, nutrient management, bio-agents, pests and diseases management, postharvest and value addition, mechanization, internet of things and marketing.







Objective Seed Science and Technology


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This book is based on the ICAR syllabus of Seed Science and Technology. It comprises of two major parts: 1. Seed Science and Technology and 2. Advances in Seed Science and Technology. The pat 1 consists of eight units of Seed Science and Technology like seed biology, seed production, seed processing, seed quality control, seed storage, seed health, seed industry development and marketing and protection of plant varieties. The part 2 involves the advances in Seed Science and Technology on seed physiology and biochemistry. In this, the units such as seed development and maturation, seed dormancy and germination, and seed deterioration are included.




Handbook of Seed Science and Technology


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A reference text with the latest information and research for educators, students, and researchers! World hunger and malnutrition remain an alarming concern that spurs researchers to develop quality technology. The Handbook of Seed Science and Technology is an extensive reference text for educators, students, practitioners, and researchers that focuses on the underlying mechanisms of seed biology and the impact of powerful biotechnological approaches on world hunger, malnutrition, and consumer preferences. This comprehensive guide provides the latest available research from noted experts pointing out the likely directions of future developments as it presents a wealth of seed biology and technological information. Seed science is the all-important foundation of plant science study. The Handbook of Seed Science and Technology provides an integrative perspective that takes you through the fundamentals to the latest applications of seed science and technology. This resource provides a complete overview, divided into four sections: Seed Developmental Biology and Biotechnology; Seed Dormancy and Germination; Seed Ecology; and Seed Technology. The Handbook of Seed Science and Technology is extensively referenced and packed with tables and diagrams, and makes an essential source for students, educators, researchers, and practitioners in seed science and technology.




Seed Technology Readyreckoner


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