Seed Science and Technology

Seed Science and Technology is apparently a new subject, but is going to be very important and vital in Agricultural Science. Good quality seed is the basic factor/item for better harvest with higher yield. Assured and sustainable higher yield of 10-15% is possible by using quality (certified) seeds. ‘

Good seed does not cost, it pays’, therefore is no longer a myth, but a well known, well established and well accepted fact. This book deals with almost all the important aspects of Seed Science and Technology viz. Seed Science; Seed Quality Testing; Seed Technology; Seed Act and Seed Law and Maintenance of Germplasm in five chapters and also in Annexure.

The details have been discussed about different quality parameters of seed viz. purity, moisture, viability, germination, vigour, health, dormancy, deterioration, certification along with production, processing, physiology, storage, marketing, industry. The information generated in these areas through continuous research activities in India and abroad.

This book will provide a knowledge base for developing human resources for students, researchers, technologists, in short for everybody who are associated with SEEDS.