Seeds handbook: biology, production, processing, and storage

by Desai, Babasaheb B.

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Full title :Seeds handbook : biology, production, processing, and storage / Babasaheb B. Desai.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2004
Edition:Second edition, revised and expanded

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):CRC Press
Place of Publication:Boca Raton, FL
Language:eng
Publication Date:2004

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Description:1 online resource

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ISBN:1482276429, 9781482276428
oclc:on1051838565
LC Classification:SB117
Dewey Decimal:631.521

B. Irrigation, Fertilization, and Weed ControlC. Maize and Grain Sorghum; D. Rice, Rye, and Triticale; E. Millets; REFERENCES; 8 Pulse Crops; I. INTRODUCTION; II. METHODS OF BREEDING; III. SEED-PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY; A. Chickpea and Pigeon Pea; B. Green Gram, Black Gram, and Cowpea (Vigna Spp.); C. Pea, French Dry Bean, and Broad Bean; D. Soybean, Lentil, and Hyacinth Bean or Horse Bean; E. Other Minor Pulses; REFERENCES; 9 Oilseed Crops; I. INTRODUCTION; A. Groundnut and Sunflower; B. Rapeseed and Mustard; C. Safflower and Sesame; D. Castor, Linseed, and Niger; E. Other Oilseed Crops

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Preface; Contents; 1 Introduction; I. SEEDS: A SOURCE OF FOOD SECURITY; II. WHAT DOES THE BOOK ENCOMPASS?; REFERENCES; Part I: Seed Biology; 2 Seed Morphology and Development; I. INTRODUCTION; A. What Are Seeds?; B. What is Biotechnology?; II. FLOWERING, FRUIT, AND SEED DEVELOPMENT; A. Photoperiodism and Vernalization; B. Stimulants of Flower Initiation; C. Anatomical Events Leading to Flower Initiation; D. Pollination and Fruit and Seed Development; III. SEED PHYSIOLOGY AND COMPOSITION; REFERENCES; 3 Seed Dormancy; I. INTRODUCTION

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