Insects, and Seed Collection, Storage, Testing, and Certification
Published on 2. December 2012
434 pages
978-0-323-15044-6 (ISBN)
Description
Seed Biology: Insects, and Seed Collection, Storage, Testing, and Certification, Volume III brings together a large body of important information on seed biology. The book describes seed collection, identification, storage, testing, and certification. It also considers insects that directly affect seeds, seed-producing organs, or seed-bearing structures of plants. Organized into six chapters, this volume begins by outlining man's dependency on seeds as source of food, fiber, spices, beverages, oils, vitamins, and drugs. Harmful effects of seeds are also mentioned. Separate chapters focus on seed development, dissemination, germination (including metabolism, environmental control, internal control, dormancy, and seed and seedling vigor), protection from diseases and insects, longevity, and deterioration. The book concludes with a discussion on the certification of field and tree seeds, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development certification schemes, and trends in seed certification. This book is a valuable source of information for seed producers and users as well as various groups of research biologists and teachers, including agronomists, plant anatomists, biochemists, ecologists, entomologists, foresters, horticulturists, plant pathologists, and plant physiologists.
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List of Contributors Preface Contents of Other Volumes 1 Insects and Seed Production I. Introduction II. Insect Pollination III. Harmful Impact of Insects on Seeds and Seed Production References 2 Seed Collecting and Identification I. Seed Collecting by Man II. Seed Collecting by Agents Other Than Man III. Seed Identification References 3 Seed Storage and Longevity I. Historical Background II. Collection of Seeds for Storage III. Seed Physiology and Storage IV. Storage of Seed V. Overview of Seed Storage in Relation to Needs of Storer References 4 Insects Attacking Seeds During Storage I. Introduction II. Damage Caused by Insects III. Factors Influencing Insect Infestation IV. Prevention and Control of Insect Infestation in Stores V. Insect Pests of Seeds VI. Conclusion References 5 Essentials of Seed Testing I. Introduction II. Origin and Development of Seed Testing III. Development of Standard Procedures for Determining Seed Quality IV. Botanical Aspects V. The All-Important Sample VI. Testing for Seed Purity and Noxious-Weed Seeds VII. Testing for Germination and Viability VIII. Special Tests IX. Seed Identification X. Tolerances for Testing Seeds References 6 Seed Certification I. Field Seeds II. Tree Seeds III. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Certification Schemes IV. Future Trends in Seed Certification References Author Index Subject Index
