Seeds: Biology, Development and Ecology

by Sheldon C Navie, No Seven, Sarah Ashmore

Overview

Substantial progress has been made in seed science during the past few years, emphasizing its important role in advancing plant biotechnology, agriculture, plant resource management, and conservation. Providing comprehensive coverage of the latest seed science research including germination, dormancy, development, and desiccation tolerance, this book also details the most advanced methods and practices in seed biology, ecology and technology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845931971
Publisher:	CAB International North America
Publication date:	05/18/2007
Series:	CABI Series
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	6.87(w) x 9.75(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Stephen Adkins is Professor of Plant Physiology at The University of Queensland (UQ). He obtained a degree in Botany and Zoology from the University of London and a PhD in Seed Physiology from the University of Reading (UK). He joined UQ in 1988, founding the Integrated Seed Research Unit.

Table of Contents

Desiccation Tolerance
Gene-expression in Relation to Seed Development and Longevity
The Influence of Harvest Method on Seeds
Programed Cell Death Events
Storage and Germination Response to Mild Dehydration
Seed Development Transporting into the Post-genomic Era
Biogenesis of the Compound Seed Protein Storage Vacuole
Embryo Development and Time of Cutting in
Cool Temperate Carrot Seed Crops
Seed Biotechnology
Stress Inducible Gene Expression
Proteome and Transcriptome Profiling
Emerging and Established Model Systems for Endosperm Weakening
Dormancy Classification and Potential
Dormancy-Breaking Cues
Dormancy and Germination
Hydropriming
Molecular Mechanisms of Protein Degradation in Germinating Seeds
Computer Imaging to Assess Seed Germination Performance
Sequential Digital Imaging System for Evaluating Seed Quality and Germination
Effects of Bean Seed Production Conditions on Germination and Hypocotyl Elongation Responses to Temperature and Water Potential
Seed Dormancy in Wild Oats
Seed microRNA Research
Temporal Fulfilment of the Light Requirement for Seed Germination
The Effect of Light Intensity on Seed Production and Quality
Seed Ecology of Apiaceae Weeds in Pyrethrum
Plant Dispersal Strategies, Seed Bank Distribution and Germination of Negev Desert Species

Editorial Reviews

"The great expanse of seed research is shown in this...worthwhile volume."—-STREAMS

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