Seed Technology (Succinct Edition)

Seed Technology (Succinct Edition) By Dhirendra Khare, M.S. Bhale, CONTENTS : 1. Seed Morphology 2. Variety 3. Identification, Release and Notification of Variety 4. Planting Value of Seed 5. Seed Production and Certification System In India 6. Maintenance Breeding 7. Breeder Seed Production 8. Production of Foundation and Certified Seed 9. Agronomical Principles and Considerations of Seed Production 10. Seed Deterioration 11. Deterioration of Variety 12. Field Inspection 13. Maintenance of Genetic Purity 14. Management of Objectionable Weeds 15. Seed Treatment And Management of Seedborne Pathogens 16. Seed Drying 17. Seed Processing Plant 18. Seed Processing 19. Seed Lot 20. Sampling 21. Physical Purity Analysis By Number 22. Physical Purity Analysis By Weight 23. Germination 24. Biochemical Test For Viability 25. Moisture Content 26. Genetic Purity 27. Biochemical Tests For Verification of Genetic Purity 28. Detection of Genetically Modified Crops 29. Seed Health 30. Symptoms of Diseases Caused By Designated Objectionable Seedborne Pathogens 31. Seed Quality Enhancement Techniques 32. Seed Dormancy and Its Management 33. Hybrid Seed Production 34. Seed Production of Seedless Varieties 35. Potato Micro Tubers 36. True Potato Seeds And Its Production 37. Production of Synthetic Seed 38. Seed Packaging and Handling 39. Storage of Seed 40. Insect Infestation and Its Control 41. Rights In Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act 42. NDUS Test 43. VCU Test 44. Procedure and Policy for Import and Export of Seed 45. Establishment of Seed Testing Laboratory tentative Plan, Glossary.