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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784007503321

Titolo

Seeds [[electronic resource] ] : biology, development and ecology / / edited by Sheldon C. Navie & Steve W. Adkins, Sarah Ashmore

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, MA, : CABI, 2007

ISBN

1-280-81203-6

9786610812035

1-84593-198-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (460 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

NavieSheldon C

AdkinsSteve W

AshmoreSarah

Disciplina

631.5/21

Soggetti

Seeds

Seeds - Development

Seeds - Ecology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Contributors; Preface; I: Michael Black Founders Lecture; II: Seed Conservation; III: Seed Development; IV: Seed Biotechnology; V: Germination and Dormancy; VI: Seed Ecology; Index;

Sommario/riassunto

Substantial progress has been made in seed science during the past few years, emphasizing its important role in advancing plant biotechnology, agriculture, plant resource management, and conservation. Providing comprehensive coverage of the latest seed science research including germination,. dormancy, development, and desiccation tolerance, this book also details the most advanced methods and practices in seed biology, ecology and technology.