Seeds

By J. Derek Bewley

Subjects: Development, Plant physiology, Plant Genetics & Genomics, Physiology, Germination, Biochemistry, Protein Science, Plant Anatomy/Development, Seeds, Botanical chemistry, Life sciences, Plant breeding, Plant anatomy

Description: <p>This updated and much revised third edition of <i>Seeds: Physiology of Development, Germination and Dormancy</i> provides a thorough overview of seed biology and incorporates much of the progress that has been made during the past fifteen years. With an emphasis on placing information in the context of the seed, this new edition includes recent advances in the areas of molecular biology of development and germination, as well as fresh insights into dormancy, ecophysiology, desiccation tolerance, and longevity. Authored by preeminent authorities in the field, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, teachers, and students interested in the diverse aspects of seed biology.<br></p>