Seed Biology
Importance, Development, and Germination
- 1st Edition - November 11, 2012
- Latest edition
- Editor: T.T. Kozlowski
- Language: English
Seed Biology, Volume I: Importance, Development, and Germination is a part of a three-volume treatise, which aims to bring together a large body of important information on seed… Read more
Seed Biology, Volume I: Importance, Development, and Germination is a part of a three-volume treatise, which aims to bring together a large body of important information on seed biology. Organized into six chapters, this book begins with a discussion on the importance and characteristics of seeds. Separate chapters follow that discuss the development of gymnosperm and angiosperm seeds, as well as the anatomical mechanisms of seed dispersal. Other chapters focus on the morphogenetic events involved in the germination and the scientific basis for the concept of physiological predetermination or seedling vigor, including the potential application of this concept in agriculture, forestry, and management of natural resources. This work will be useful to various groups of research biologists and teachers, including plant anatomists, pathologists, and physiologists as well as agronomists, biochemists, ecologists, entomologists, foresters, and horticulturists.
List of ContributorsPreface Contents of Other Volumes1 Importance and Characteristics of Seeds I. Introduction II. Importance of Seeds as Foods III. Other Uses of Seeds IV. Structure of Seeds V. Seed Variability VI. Plant Propagation by Seeds References2 Development of Gymnosperm Seeds I. Introduction II. Prepollination Phase III. Pollination Mechanism IV. Male Gametophyte V. Postpollination-Prefertilization Phase VI. Fertilization VII. Embryogeny VIII. Maturation of Seed IX. Development in Relation to Time X. Conclusions References3 Development of Angiosperm Seeds I. Introduction II. Ovule III. Female Gametophyte IV. Pollination and Fertilization V. Endosperm VI. Embryo VII. Polyembryony VIII. Seed Coat IX. Mature Seed X. Conclusions References4 Anatomical Mechanisms of Seed Dispersal I. Introduction II. Abscission III. Dispersion IV. Zoochory V. Anemochory VI. Hydrochory VII. Autochory VIII. Conclusion References5 Seed Germination and Morphogenesis I. Introduction II. Overview of Germination III. Germination of Zea mays L. IV. Germination of Pinus References6 Seed and Seedling Vigor I. Introduction II. Expression of Vigor III. Evaluation of Vigor IV. Seed Development and Vigor V. Mechanical Damage and Vigor Reduction VI. Other Factors Influencing Vigor VII. Modification of Vigor VIII. Summary: Present Status and Future Developments in Seedling Vigor ReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 11, 2012
- Language: English
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