{"product_id":"handbook-of-seed-science-and-technology-paperback-softback","title":"Handbook of Seed Science and Technology - Paperback \/ softback","description":"\u003cp\u003eA reference text with the latest information and research for educators, students, and researchers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorld hunger and malnutrition remain an alarming concern that spurs researchers to develop quality technology. The Handbook of Seed Science and Technology is an extensive reference text for educators, students, practitioners, and researchers that focuses on the underlying mechanisms of seed biology and the impact of powerful biotechnological approaches on world hunger, malnutrition, and consumer preferences. This comprehensive guide provides the latest available research from noted experts pointing out the likely directions of future developments as it presents a wealth of seed biology and technological information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeed science is the all-important foundation of plant science study. The Handbook of Seed Science and Technology provides an integrative perspective that takes you through the fundamentals to the latest applications of seed science and technology. This resource provides a complete overview, divided into four sections: Seed Developmental Biology and Biotechnology; Seed Dormancy and Germination; Seed Ecology; and Seed Technology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Handbook of Seed Science and Technology examines:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e the molecular control of ovule development\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e female gametophyte development\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e cytokinins and seed development\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e grain number determination in major grain crops\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e metabolic engineering of carbohydrate supply in plant reproductive development\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e enhancing the nutritive value of seeds by genetic engineering\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the process of accumulation of seed proteins and using biotechnology to improve crops\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e synthetic seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e dormancy and germination\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e hormonal interactions during dormancy release and germination\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e photoregulation of seed germination\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e seed size\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e seed predation\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e natural defense mechanisms in seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e seed protease inhibitors\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e soil seed banks\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the ecophysiological basis of weed seed longevity in the soil\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e seed quality testing\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e seed vigor and its assessment\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e diagnosis of seed-borne pathogens\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e seed quality in vegetable crops\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e vegetable hybrid seed production\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e practical hydration of seeds of tropical crops\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e seed technology in plant germplasm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Handbook of Seed Science and Technology is extensively referenced and packed with tables and diagrams, and makes an essential source for students, educators, researchers, and practitioners in seed science and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45576247410926,"sku":"9781560223153","price":227.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781560223153.jpg?v=1720968455","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/handbook-of-seed-science-and-technology-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}