Contributions

  • McDonald, M. B. - Contributor

Publication

1995 - Chapman & Hall, New York, N.Y, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

102,250 words, Guess

Page Count

409 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780412063015
  • Open LibraryOL1107366M

Classifications

  • DDC631.5/21
  • LCCSB117 .C73 1995
  • LCCSD1-668QK710-899S1-S

Description

"This fourth edition of the textbook provides an updated introduction to the science and technology of seeds. It presents a straightforward exploration of the seed as a biological system, from its origin and examines the fundamentals of how seeds are produced, conditioned, evaluated, and distributed in modern agriculture.". "This edition has been thoroughly revised and contains new chapters on seed ecology and seed drying. Special care has been taken to incorporate new genetic testing procedures made possible by the biotechnology revolution that is occurring throughout agriculture.". "Principles of Seed Science and Technology, Fourth edition given advanced undergraduate students the current state of the art and future trends in seed technology. Newcomers to the field will also benefit from this volume's straightforward style and in-depth treatment of the subject."--BOOK JACKET.

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  • Principles of seed science and technologyChapman & Hall1995-01-01
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