Flower seeds: biology and technology

This book is arranged in 3 sections. The first section (Chapters 2-4) provides an introduction to the flower seed industry and identifies the users of flower seeds. These chapters provide a historical treatment of the industry and emphasize the challenges and opportunities for the ornamental and bedding plant and wildflower industries. The second section (Chapters 5-10) considers the science of flower seed production. Discussions focus on the establishment of successful breeding programmes by seed companies, factors controlling flower induction to obtain high-quality seeds and maximize yield, structure and anatomy of flower seeds, as well as the physiological events that govern seed germination, dormancy imposition and release, and seed deterioration. The third section (Chapters 11-17) discusses the technology of flower seeds. This includes chapters on cleaning, enhancements, germination, viability and vigour testing of flower seeds. Specific guidelines and information to accomplish these tasks are given. A chapter is also provided, describing the activities of the Ornamental Plant Germplasm Centre, the only governmental organization dedicated to conserving germplasm for the future genetic improvement of flower crops.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	175019 CAB International, Wallingford (United Kingdom) eng, McDonald, M.B. (ed.), Kwong, F.Y. (ed.)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
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Published:	Wallingford (United Kingdom) CABI 2005
Subjects:	FLOWERS, SEEDS, SEED INDUSTRY, SEED PRODUCTION, PLANT BREEDING, PLANT PHYSIOLOGY, SEED TREATMENT, MECHANICAL METHODS, GERMINATION, SEED TESTING, FLEUR, GRAINE, INDUSTRIE DES SEMENCES, PRODUCTION DE SEMENCES, AMELIORATION DES PLANTES, PHYSIOLOGIE VEGETALE, TRAITEMENT DES SEMENCES, METHODE MECANIQUE, ESSAI DE SEMENCES, FLORES, SEMILLA, INDUSTRIA DE SEMILLAS, PRODUCCION DE SEMILLAS, FITOMEJORAMIENTO, FISIOLOGIA VEGETAL, TRATAMIENTO DE SEMILLAS, METODOS MECANICOS, GERMINACION, ENSAYO DE SEMILLAS,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9780851999067.0000
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