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Author Doijode, S. d., author

Title Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops / S.d. Doijode
Edition First edition
Published Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2012

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Contents Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; SECTION I: INTRODUCTION; 1. Seeds and Seed Storage; Importance of Seeds in Horticulture; Seed Development; Seed Germination and Factors Affecting Seed Germination; Seed Storage; Seed Vigor; Varietal Differences; Preharvest Factors; Storage Conditions; Seed Deterioration; Seed Invigoration; SECTION II:SEED STORAGE IN FRUIT CROPS; 2. Citrus Fruits (Citrus spp.); Sour Orange: Citrus aurantium L.; Sweet Orange: Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck; Mandarin: Citrus reticulata Blanco.; Lemon: Citrus Union Burm
Rough Lemon: Citrus jambhiri Lush. Lime: Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle; Rangpur Lime: Citrus limonia Osbeck; Grapefruit: Citrus paradisi Macfad.; Pummelo: Citrus grandis Osbeck; Trifoliate Orange: Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf.; 3. Mango: Mangifera indica L.; 4. Papaya: Carica papaya L.; 5. Grape: Vfris vinifera L.; 6. Pineapple: Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.; 7. Guava: Psidium guajava L.; 8. Banana (Musa spp.); 9. Jackfruit: Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.; 10. Pomegranate: Punica granatum L.; 11. Avocado: Persea americana Mill.; 12. Litchi: Litchi chinensis Sonn
13. Loquat: Eribotrya japonica Lindl. 14. Longan: Euphoria longan Steud.; 15. Mangosteen: Garcinia mangostana L.; 16. Passionfruit: Passiflora edulis Sims; 17. Sugar Apple: Annona squamosa L.; 18. Soursop: Annona muricata L.; 19. Date Palm: Phoenix dactylifera L.; 20. Strawberry: Fragaria xananassa Duch.; 21. Durian: Durio zibethinus L.; 22. Phalsa: Grewia asiatica Mast.; 23. Macadamia Nut: Macadamia integrifolia Maiden & Betche; 24. Indian Jujube: Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.; 25. Mulberry (Morns spp.); 26. Sapodilla: Manilkara achras (Mill.) Fosberg; 27. Rambutan: Nephelium lappaceum L
TEMPERATE FRUITS28. Apple: Malus domestica Borkh. and Pear (Pyrus spp.); 29. Peach: Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, Plum (Prunus spp.), and Cherry (Prunus spp.); 30. Raspberry (Rubus spp.); 31. Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.); 32. Walnut (Juglans spp.); SECTION III: SEED STORAGE IN VEGETABLE CROPS; 33. Potato: Solanum tuberosum L. and Sweet Potato: Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.; 34. Eggplant: Solanum melongena L., Tomato: Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., and Peppers: Capsicum annuum L.; 35. Okra: Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench; 36. Bulb Crops; Onion: Allium cepa L
Leek: Allium ameloprasum var. porrum L.37. Root Crops; Radish: Raphanus sativus L.; Carrot: Daucus carota L.; Beetroot: Beta vulgaris L.; Turnip: Brassica rapa L.; 38. Cole Crops; Cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.; Cauliflower: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.; Kohlrabi: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L.; 39. Pod Vegetables; French Bean: Phaseolus vulgaris L.; Garden Pea: Pisum sativum L.; Broad Bean: Viciafaba L.; Hyacinth Bean: Lablab niger Medik.; Cluster Bean: Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.; Winged Bean: Psophocarpus tetragonolobus DC
Summary "Maintain viability with these techniques for proper seed storage!Healthy, viable seeds are the foundation for sustainable crop production, while poorly kept seeds can result in low germination and crop loss. Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops suggests appropriate strategies to help farmers and breeders store seeds of all kinds. This unique compendium gathers information from a wealth of scientific research and presents it in an easy-to-use format. Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops begins with a section on seed morphology and physiology. In subsequent sections, detailed information is provided for storage of the seeds of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants from tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates. Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops provides specific details on the factors affecting seed viability, including: selecting and preparing seeds for storage conditions of air, light, temperature, and moisture methods of seed invigoration, including priming, magnetism, and growth regulators favorable conditions for germination eliminating problems such as insects and fungal infection This comprehensive volume is an essential reference for agronomists, students and educators, researchers, heritage seed collectors, and farmers. Richly illustrated with figures, tables, and photographs, Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops will help you obtain bountiful harvests, sustain growth, and preserve genetic diversity."--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Crop science.
Botany.
Botany
Crop science
Saatgut
Armazenamento agrícola.
Horticultura.
Sementes (produção;beneficiamento)
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781439800072
1439800073