{"product_id":"seed-quality-enhancement-principles-and-practices-1","title":"Seed Quality Enhancement : Principles and Practices","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e📚 Book Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e: S. Kalaivani, K. Vanangamudi, M. Vanangamudi, G. Sastry, A. Selvakumari, P. Srimathi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"199\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scientific Publishers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st Edition (2010)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789386652027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"326\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 486\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 890 gms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e📘 Book Description (English):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eSeed Quality Enhancement: Techniques for Agricultural Crops\u003c\/em\u003e provides an in-depth exploration of seed biology and its crucial role in agricultural productivity. Seeds are not only the source of future plants or foods but also represent the foundation of food security and the first link in the food chain. High-quality seeds are indispensable for successful agriculture, ensuring vigorous seedlings and high yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eKey Themes Covered:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eSeed as the Foundation of Life\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seeds are integral to crop production, food security, and agricultural sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eImportance of Seed Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: The book emphasizes that every seed must be readily germinable and produce strong, healthy seedlings to guarantee a successful harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eChallenges of Seed Deterioration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seed, being a biological entity, naturally deteriorates beyond harvest, leading to poor germination, delayed emergence, weak growth, and lower yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eSeed Management Practices\u003c\/strong\u003e: Discusses safe, environmentally sound, and scientifically proven seed management technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eSeed Enhancement Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e: Focuses on pre-sowing treatments that optimize seed quality, ensuring maximum field stand establishment and crop productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003ePhysical, Physiological, and Biochemical Treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e: Methods include seed hydration and dehydration, as well as non-physiological techniques like coating or pelleting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eSeed Design and Functioning\u003c\/strong\u003e: The book explores two main goals of seed enhancement — improving seed structure (design) and performance (functioning).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Scientific Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49975260971312,"sku":"DRG.ScientificPublishers_9789386652027","price":775.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/scientific-publishers-book-default-title-seed-quality-enhancement-principles-and-practices-41364822720816.jpg?v=1775960979","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/seed-quality-enhancement-principles-and-practices-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}