Physiology of Seed Deterioration

The availability of an adequate supply of crop seeds of uniform high quality is essential for a successful seed industry and the maintenance of a viable and productive agriculture. The deterioration of seed quality of plant cultivars and germplasm is recognized as a major problem contributing to increased costs of crop production. In addition, significant losses occur due to deterioration of feed and food grains caused by seed breakage and microbial spoilage during production, storage, and handling. Continued research is needed to obtain answers on the causes of, and to provide solutions to, the seed deterioration problems. A number of symposia have been held in recent years on the mechanisms of seed deterioration. This book documents information on the physiological factors associated with seed deterioration presented at a symposium held at the 1984 annual meetings of the American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society of America. Physiology of Seed Deterioration will serve as a reference for researchers and educators.

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891185909
• ISBN13: 9780891185901
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Acsess