Handbook of Seed Physiology

Applications to Agriculture
Herausgeber: Benech-Arnold, Roberto; S?nchez, Rodolfo

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Produktbeschreibung

Presenting the latest findings in the field of seed physiology on the physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels, the Handbook of Seed Physiology: Applications to Agriculture discusses aspects of seed physiology with implications for crop management and utilization. Four sections focus on specific aspects of agricultural problems in the areas of germination and stand establishment; dormancy and the behavior of crops and weeds; seed longevity and storage; and industrial seed quality. Appropriate for graduate students, researchers, and academics, as well as professionals in the agricultural fields, this book explores not only the academic research behind improving crop yields but also the practical applications of that knowledge in the development of tools to enhance seed performance.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 500
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 211mm x 157mm x 31mm
• Gewicht: 753g
• ISBN-13: 9781560229292
• ISBN-10: 1560229292
• Artikelnr.: 21102164

Autorenporträt

Roberto Benech-Arnold, Rodolfo Sanchez

Inhaltsangabe

Preface SECTION I: GERMINATION IN THE SOIL AND STAND ESTABLISHMENT Chapter
1. Seedbed PreparationThe Soil Physical Environment of Germinating Seeds
(Amos Hadas) Introduction Environmental Requirements of Germinating Seed
Soil EnvironmentPhysical Aspects Seedbed Preparation, Characterization of
Seedbed Attributes, and Seedbed Environment Conditions and Seed Germination
Water Uptake by Seeds and Seedlings Seed-Soil Water Relationships Modeling
Seed Germination and Seedbed Physical Attributes Concluding Remarks Chapter
2. The Use of Population-Based Threshold Models to Describe and Predict the
Effects of Seedbed Environment on Germination and Seedling Emergence of
Crops (William E. Finch-Savage) Introduction Imbibition Germination Other
Germination Models Postgermination Seedling Growth Threshold Models:
Prediction of Germination and Emergence Patterns in the Field Summary and
Conclusions Appendix Chapter 3. Seed and Agronomic Factors Associated with
Germination Under Temperature and Water Stress (Mark A. Bennett)
Introduction Seed Coats Seed Size Seed Water Uptake Radicle Emergence and
Root System Development Genetic Links to Germination Temperature Limits
Seed Production and Seed Vigor Sowing Depths and Planter Technology Tillage
Systems and Soil Structure Effects Interactions with Seed Treatments and
Other Crop Protection Chemicals Screening Protocols for Germination
Tolerance to Low Temperature and Water Stress