Physiological-Pathological Interactions Affecting Seed Deterioration

A seed contains the genetic potential for the growth and development of a complex crop plant. The expression of this potential depends upon the retention of seed viability during harvest, processing, storage, and planting. Seed deterioration through physiological and/or pathological processes is a primary means through which seed viability is lost. The purpose of this publication is to address the mechanistic bases and means of preventing these detrimental physiological/pathological interactions in seeds from occurring. This special publication, Physiological-Pathological Interactions Affecting Seed Deterioration, provides a current assessment of knowledge concerning seed deterioration. The papers were originally presented as part of a symposium at the 1985 Annual Meeting of the Crop Science Society of America.

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891185917
• ISBN13: 9780891185918
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Acsess