Scientific Seed Production Of Horticultural Crops

Author : M. Jayanthi,S. Sumathi,B. Venudevan
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789387973350

Get Book

Scientific Seed Production Of Horticultural Crops by M. Jayanthi,S. Sumathi,B. Venudevan Pdf

The book has been prepared keeping in view the course requirements of seed science and technology for undergraduate students at various institutions. The large volumes of materials are available for this subject. An attempt has been made to consolidate the scattered information and presented in a simple format. This publication describes the procedures involved in the production of quality seeds of 40 horticultural crops. The techniques involved in the certified and foundation stages of seed production from seed selection to storage including the quality standards and appropriate storage methods are explained in detail in this publication. From this the readers will get knowledge about seed production of horticultural crops. It is hoped that the publication will be useful for vegetable seed growers, research workers, teachers, students, planners, NGOs and extension personnel. We hope that this book “Scientific Seed Production of Horticultural Crops” will be helpful to our readers of this subject.

Author : M. Jayanthi,S. Sumathi,B. Venudevan
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789387973329

Get Book

Seed Production Of Horticulture Crops by M. Jayanthi,S. Sumathi,B. Venudevan Pdf

The readers will get knowledge about seeds, science and technology involved in this subject. Seeds are fertilised mature ovules shaped through sexual reproduction in plants. It is the cheapest and key input in agriculture. It is estimated that good quality seeds of improved varieties can contribute about 20-25% increase in yield. Seed technology is an interdisciplinary science, involves such activities as variety development, evaluation and release seed development, seed processing, seed storage, seed testing, seed certification, seed quality control and seed marketing etc., through which the genetic and physical characteristic of seeds could be improved. Each topic was discussed in separate chapter and this book will prove extremely useful to its readers.

Author : S.R. Sree Rangasamy,S. Manonmani
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789391383039

Get Book

Seed Production In Field And Horticulture Crops Nucleus And Breeder by S.R. Sree Rangasamy,S. Manonmani Pdf

The book is inclusive of all categories of crop plants that are either seed or clonally propagated, will be a useful sourcebook to researchers, students and others involved in quality assured seed production. This book will promote or expand the seed innovations like futuristic seeds such as in vitro clones, micropropagation, artificial/synthetic seeds and organic seeds conjoining with the upcoming genetics, breeding and molecular breeding perspectives related to the Nucleus and Breeder Seed production in annual and perennial inclusive of grain, legume, pulses, fibers, oil, vegetables, fruit and other horticultural crops seed and clonal crops.

Author : B. Venudevan
Publisher : Nipa
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 8119254597

Get Book

Seed Production of Horticulture Crops: Principles and Practices by B. Venudevan Pdf

The readers will get knowledge about seeds, science and technology involved in this subject. Seeds are fertilised mature ovules shaped through sexual reproduction in plants. It is the cheapest and key input in agriculture. It is estimated that good quality seeds of improved varieties can contribute about 20-25% increase in yield. Seed technology is an interdisciplinary science, involves such activities as variety development, evaluation and release seed development, seed processing, seed storage, seed testing, seed certification, seed quality control and seed marketing etc., through which the genetic and physical characteristic of seeds could be improved. Each topic was discussed in separate chapter and this book will prove extremely useful to its readers.

Author : Amit Baran Sharangi
Publisher : Regency Publications (India)
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Horticultural crops
ISBN : 9351302016

Get Book

Seed Production of Selected Horticultural Crops by Amit Baran Sharangi Pdf

The book "Seed Production of Selected Horticultural Crops" deals with the scientific approach to seed production of some common but important horticultural crops ranging from vegetables, spices, plantation crops, flowers and ornamentals. Information on various aspects for the production of quality seed of each of the crop including general aspects and botany, environmental and isolation requirements, detailed cultural requirements as well as harvest and post harvest management has been compiled and elucidated. The aim of this text book is to collate the traditional knowledge of horticultural seed production with that of the recent advances made in this direction throughout the globe in a comprehensive manner. The book will be quite useful for horticulturists, seed technologists, entrepreneurs, amateur gardeners, scientists, scholars, UG and PG students.

Author : Miller F. McDonald,Lawrence O. Copeland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 755 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461540748

Get Book

Seed Production by Miller F. McDonald,Lawrence O. Copeland Pdf

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.

Author : Lawrence O. Copeland,Miller F. McDonald
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461516194

Get Book

Principles of Seed Science and Technology by Lawrence O. Copeland,Miller F. McDonald Pdf

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.

Author : S. Rajan
Publisher : New India Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 8189422480

Get Book

Propagation of Horticultural Crops by S. Rajan Pdf

With special reference to India.

Author : Raymond A. T. George
Publisher : CABI
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845935214

Get Book

Vegetable Seed Production by Raymond A. T. George Pdf

This third edition includes summaries at salient points within the first six chapters, dealing with the principles and practice of vegetable seed production. A suggested further reading list is provided at the conclusion of each of the 16 chapters. The general updating of this third edition has included more detail on 'organic' seed and its production, and also considerations on genetically modified organisms. The increased links between vegetables produced from true botanical seed and those predominantly propagated vegetatively (i.e. the resulting planting material which is often referred to as 'seed') have been added to this edition in Appendix 1.

Author : Ajay Kumar Tiwari
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811541988

Get Book

Advances in Seed Production and Management by Ajay Kumar Tiwari Pdf

High-quality seed is essential for healthy crops and greater agricultural productivity. At the same time, advances in breeding technology require equivalent advances in seed technology. In order to ensure food security, it is crucial to develop seeds that are high yielding, and resistant to drought, heat, cold, and insects. Gathering the latest research in seed sciences, the book includes contributions on seed production in crops such as legumes, sugar, rice, wheat and other cereals. It discusses a range of topics, like the effect of climate change on seed quality, production and storage; seed rouging; seed certification for different crop species; seed biology; and seed pathologies and their effective management. Integrating basic and applied research, this compendium provides valuable insights for researchers and students in agricultural and life sciences; professionals involved in seed certification and those working in quarantine laboratories; as well as plant pathologists.

Author : Babasaheb B. Desai
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 082474800X

Get Book

Seeds Handbook by Babasaheb B. Desai Pdf

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.

Author : P. D. Hebblethwaite
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : CORNELL:31924017703525

Get Book

Seed Production by P. D. Hebblethwaite Pdf

Objects and methods of seed production; Herbage seed production; Sugar-beet seed production; Cereal-seed production; Soya bean and plant attion crop seed production; Seed quality and vigour.

Author : Raymond A. T. George
Publisher : CABI
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845938192

Get Book

Agricultural Seed Production by Raymond A. T. George Pdf

A practical coverage of the principles of producing seeds for the main agricultural crops, this book emphasises producing optimal quality seed, and applies to small and large scale farms worldwide. Cereals such as wheats, rice, barley, rye and maize are covered along with pulses, legumes, oil seed rape and soybean. Coverage includes principles of production such as pollination, agronomy issues such as site selection and cultivar purity, seed processing, drying and storage. A focus on global food security is maintained throughout.

Author : Amarjit Basra
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999-10-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1560228768

Get Book

Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops by Amarjit Basra Pdf

Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops discusses how heterosis or “hybrid vigor” has played a major role in improving crop productivity and quality in order to feed the ever-increasing human population, particularly in developing countries. Plant breeders, agronomists, seed producers, and farmers will discover why the development of hybrids in the world's major food crops and why the methods of hybrid seed production are critical for achieving this goal. This landmark book deals with heterosis and hybrid seed production of major agronomic crops such as wheat, rice, maize, sorghum, cotton, sunflower, and rapeseed. Through Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops, you will discover valuable information on hybrid seed production methods that is not available in any other single volume. This unique book contains relevant and essential information about important procedures to help increase crop yield, including: methods for deriving second cycle inbred lines for hybrid maize possibilities for hybrid seed production in wheat techniques of hybrid sorghum seed production production of hybrid seeds using male sterile lines of cotton agronomic management in seed production plots of sunflower seed production technology of hybrid rapeseed advances in hybrid seed production technology of rice in China Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops gives you a global perspective on essential food crops in all parts of the world. This informative guide will help you use hybrid seed production methods with important agricultural crops and increase the quality of these vital and essential food sources.

Author : Raymond A. George
Publisher : Halsted Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1986-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 047020480X

Get Book

Vegetable Seed Production by Raymond A. George Pdf