Handbook of Seed Physiology

By Roberto L. Benech-Arnold

Subjects: Seeds, Plant physiology, Physiology

Description: Presenting the latest findings in the field of seed physiology on the physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels, the Handbook of Seed Physiology: Applications to Agriculture discusses aspects of seed physiology with implications for crop management and utilization. Four sections focus on specific aspects of agricultural problems in the areas of germination and stand establishment; dormancy and the behavior of crops and weeds; seed longevity and storage; and industrial seed quality. Appropriate for graduate students, researchers, and academics, as well as professionals in the agricultura.