Seed Technology of Horticultural Crops

With input from virtually all biological disciplines and applications to all the crops, seed occupies a pivotal role in agricultural and horticultural sciences. Recognizing the importance of seed quality the book has been the necessity. The unique feature of this book is the inclusion of chapters explaining the techniques of quality seed production in horticultural crops, like vegetables, fruits, flowers and medicinal crops. This book also deals with then principles and the techniques involved in the post harvest handling of seeds such as drying, processing and storage. It provides comprehensive and integrated information on seed technology in how to do it manner, especially for students and young people involved in seed production, certification, seed testing, seed industry and teaching.