Handbook of Seed Physiology (eBook, ePUB)

Applications to Agriculture
Redaktion: Benech-Arnold, Roberto; S?nchez, Rodolfo

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The latest findings in seed physiologydiscussed as they relate to agricultural problems!

Presenting the latest findings in the area of seed physiology as well as the practical applications of that knowledge in the field, the Handbook of Seed Physiology: Applications to Agriculture provides a comprehensive view of seed biology and it

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 479
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040219577
• Artikelnr.: 72583372

Autorenporträt

Roberto Benech-Arnold, Rodolfo Sanchez

Inhaltsangabe

Preface SECTION I: GERMINATION IN THE SOIL AND STAND ESTABLISHMENT Chapter
1. Seedbed PreparationThe Soil Physical Environment of Germinating Seeds
(Amos Hadas) Introduction Environmental Requirements of Germinating Seed
Soil EnvironmentPhysical Aspects Seedbed Preparation, Characterization of
Seedbed Attributes, and Seedbed Environment Conditions and Seed Germination
Water Uptake by Seeds and Seedlings Seed-Soil Water Relationships Modeling
Seed Germination and Seedbed Physical Attributes Concluding Remarks Chapter
2. The Use of Population-Based Threshold Models to Describe and Predict the
Effects of Seedbed Environment on Germination and Seedling Emergence of
Crops (William E. Finch-Savage) Introduction Imbibition Germination Other
Germination Models Postgermination Seedling Growth Threshold Models:
Prediction of Germination and Emergence Patterns in the Field Summary and
Conclusions Appendix Chapter 3. Seed and Agronomic Factors Associated with
Germination Under Temperature and Water Stress (Mark A. Bennett)
Introduction Seed Coats Seed Size Seed Water Uptake Radicle Emergence and
Root System Development Genetic Links to Germination Temperature Limits
Seed Production and Seed Vigor Sowing Depths and Planter Technology Tillage
Systems and Soil Structure Effects Interactions with Seed Treatments and
Other Crop Protection Chemicals Screening Protocols for Germination
Tolerance to Low Temperature and Water Stress