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Readers will be informed about seeds, the science and technology associated with them. Seeds are fertilized mature ovules created through sexual reproduction in plants, and they are the least expensive and most crucial input in agriculture. It is estimated that high-quality seeds of improved varieties can lead to a 20-25% increase in yield. Seed technology is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses a range of activities, including variety development, evaluation, and release; seed development; seed processing; seed storage; seed testing; seed certification; seed quality control; and seed marketing. These activities aim to improve the genetic and physical characteristics of seeds. Each topic is discussed in a separate chapter, and this book will be highly beneficial to its readers.

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Author:   M. Jayanthi ,  S. Sumathi ,  B.Venudevan
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Imprint:   New India Publishing Agency
Dimensions:   Width: 1.80cm , Height: 22.90cm , Length: 15.20cm
Weight:   0.510kg
ISBN:  

9788119254590

ISBN 10:   8119254597
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   26 September 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Seed and Seed Quality 2. History of Seed Industry in India 3. Generation System of Seed Multiplication 4. Varietal Deterioration: Causes and Maintenance 5. Methods and Tools for Variety and Hybrid Seed Production 6. Seed Development and Maturation 7. Seed Crop Management Techniques 8. Physiological Maturation and Harvesting Techniques in Seed Crops 9. Threshing/Seed Extraction and Drying Methods 10. Seed Processing and Seed Treatment 11. Seed Packing and Storage 12. Seed Certification 13. Seed Sampling and Testing 14. Purity Analysis and Moisture Estimation 15. Seed Germination Test 16. Seed Viability and Vigour Tests 17. Seed Health Test 18. The Seeds Act, 1966 19. The Seeds Rules, 1968 20. The Seeds (Control) Order, 1983 21. National Seeds Policy, 2002 22. The Seeds Bill, 2004 23. Seed Marketing-Marketing Structure and Organization 24. References

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M. Jayanthi received her Ph.D (Seed Science and Technology) from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. She has published 15 research paper and 5 book chapters. She also attended International Training conducted by International Seed Testing Association at Zurich, Switzerland. Now, she is working as Senior Research Fellow at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. S. Sumathi, completed her M.Sc.(Ag), Ph.D. in Seed Science and Technology from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India. At present she is working as a Research Associate at the same university. She has published 15 research papers in national and international journals and authored 10 book chapters. B. Venudevan received his Ph.D (Seed Science and Technology) from TNAU, Coimbatore. He is a Recipient of the UGC fellowship for Ph.D thesis work. Published 12 research papers authored 3 books and 11 book chapters. Specialized in medicinal plant seed production. Presently working as Assistant Professor (SST), Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, TNAU, Killikulam.

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