Seed Production of Horticulture Crops
Principles and Practices

M. Jayanthi (Author), S. Sumathi (Author), B.Venudevan (Author)

9789387973329

Hardback, published 26 September 2018

216 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.51 kg

This book provides readers with valuable information about the science and technology involved in seeds. Seeds are the result of sexual reproduction in plants and are considered the most crucial and cost-effective input in agriculture. The use of high-quality seeds from improved varieties can lead to a 20-25% increase in crop yield. Seed technology is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses a range of activities such as variety development, seed processing, storage, testing, certification, quality control, and marketing. These activities work together to improve the genetic and physical characteristics of seeds, ultimately leading to better crop yields. The book is organized into separate chapters, making it an invaluable resource for readers looking to gain a deeper understanding of seed technology.

• 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