Quote:Seeds are the most fundamental and important agricultural input. With the advent of the green revolution, seeds have become the backbone of modern agriculture, contributing to a 20% increase in production. To maintain genetic purity and vitality, modern varieties and hybrids require strict manufacturing standards. This is accomplished by doing quality checks throughout production, post-production, and distribution. Seed technology is a science that treats seeds as living entities in order to maintain seed quality and productivity. One of the most pressing difficulties of modern agriculture is meeting the growing customer demand for high-quality seed with improved performance. In this regard, it is critical to understand that crop seed quality does not improve after harvest. As a result, a deeper understanding of how to alter post-harvest parameters in order to maintain and/or maximize seed quality prior to sowing is critical. Post-harvest seed improvements can increase seed germination and vigor, protect seed and seedlings from biotic and abiotic stress, and improve seed singulation and precision seeding.This book focuses on the creation and evaluation of post-harvest methods for determining crop seed quality and improving seed and seedling performance to achieve high and stable quality.

The book is comprised of seven chapters. This book will enhance the knowledge of seed biology, seed quality, seed production, seed storage and seed certification.

Quote:📌 Seed Technology.pdf (R.L. Agarwal) (2020) (34.27 MB)