Biostimulants for Crops from Seed Germination to Plant Development
Biostimulants for Crops from Seed Germination to Plant Development

Author: Shubhpriya Gupta

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-06-23

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 0128229969

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Biostimulants for crops from seed germination to plant development focuses on the effects and roles of natural biostimulants in every aspect of plant growth development to reduce the use of harmful chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Biostimulants are a group of substances of natural origin that offer a potential to reduce the dependency on harmful chemical fertilizers causing environmental degradation. While there is extensive literature on biostimulants, there remains a gap in understanding how natural biostimulants work and their practical application. This book fills that gap, presenting the ways in which biostimulants enhance seed vigor and plant productivity by looking into their mode of action, an area still being researched for deeper understanding. Exploring the roles of seed germination, pollen tube formation, pollen-pistil interaction, flower and fruit setting, to plant pigments, rhizospheric and soil microorganisms, the book also sheds light on the challenges and realistic opportunities for the use of natural biostimulants. - Approaches biostimulant research with the goal of transforming scientific research into practical application - Includes real-world examples from laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments - Presents the biochemical, physiological and molecular mode of action of biostimulants

Handbook of Seed Physiology
Handbook of Seed Physiology

Author: Roberto Benech-Arnold

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-09-21

Total Pages: 501

ISBN-13: 1482277948

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The latest findings in seed physiologydiscussed as they relate to agricultural problems! Presenting the latest findings in the area of seed physiology as well as the practical applications of that knowledge in the field, the Handbook of Seed Physiology: Applications to Agriculture provides a comprehensive view of seed biology and it

Seed Ecology
Seed Ecology

Author: W. Heydecker

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 1973-01-01

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 9780408704601

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Seed ecology; Genetic regulation of germination; Geographical adaptation of seeds; Differences in the progeny due to daylength and hormone treatment of the mother plant; The production of high quality seeds; Protein synthesis and viability in rye grains; Fine structure of viable and non-viable rye and other embyos; Endogenous hormones in the control of seed dormancy; Interrelated effects of imbitition, temperature and oxygen on seed germination; Seed dormancy and seed environment internal oxygen relationshps; Oxidative processes and the control of seed germination; Light quality and germination: ecological implications; Interaction of ethylene and light on dormant weed seeds; Problems of seed storage; Ageing and the logevity of seeds in field conditions; Physiological disorders in germinating seeds induced by the environment; Interacting effects of seed vigour and environment on seedling establishment; Seed borne diseases and ther control; Saprophytic fungi and seeds; Tetrazolium staining for sassessing seed quality; The imbibition process; The rate of germination; Temperature relations of germination in the field; Establishment of seedlings in a changeable environment; The seed-soil system; The mechanisation of seed sowing; Seed ecology - present and future.

Seeds Handbook
Seeds Handbook

Author: Babasaheb B. Desai

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-04-22

Total Pages: 816

ISBN-13: 9780824748005

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Revised and expanded throughout, this latest edition of the bestselling Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production, Processing, and Storage includes valuable information on all areas of seed biology, production, and processing. The author, one of the most respected and prolific scientists in the field, identifies current developments in seed testing and certification, storage, transportation, and distribution. Tracking the evolution and advancement of seed industries and technologies, he fully covers the development and supply of high-quality seeds for every key agronomic and horticulture crop. Contains methods to enhance the genetic and physiological characteristics of more than 80 major and minor crops With an abundance of current research and additional figures and illustrations, this edition of the Seeds Handbook offers chapters on modern biotechnological issues such as the production of synthetic seeds, loss-reduction biotechnologies, and new strategies in the seed production industry. It provides in-depth information on burgeoning areas of seed science including tissue culture and cellular totipotency, induction and regeneration protocols, development and maturation, hormone requirements, drying and storage of somatic embryos, protective encapsulation, and crop applications. With an eye to the future, it looks at challenges in the provision and enhancement of seeds for crop plants, practical methods of seed production and micropropagation, genetically modified seeds, and world food security.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology
Principles of Seed Science and Technology

Author: Lawrence O. Copeland

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 479

ISBN-13: 1461516196

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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.

The Germination of Seeds
The Germination of Seeds

Author: A. M. Mayer

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1982-01-01

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1483190447

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The Germination of Seeds, Third Edition contains the same content in the previous edition, but with modifications in each section, containing updated information. As the first two editions, this edition attempts to treat critically the available information on seed germination and to assimilate this information. This text first discusses the structure and chemical composition of seeds. This book then explains germination and related concepts, such as factors affecting this process, inhibition and stimulation, and seed metabolism. This selection concludes by explaining the ecology of germination. This publication will be invaluable to those in the field of agriculture, as well as students and layperson interested in seed germination.