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OverviewThis updated and much revised third edition of Seeds: Physiology of Development, Germination and Dormancy provides a thorough overview of seed biology and incorporates much of the progress that has been made during the past fifteen years. With an emphasis on placing information in the context of the seed, this new edition includes recent advances in the areas of molecular biology of development and germination, as well as fresh insights into dormancy, ecophysiology, desiccation tolerance, and longevity. Authored by preeminent authorities in the field, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, teachers, and students interested in the diverse aspects of seed biology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: J. Derek Bewley , Kent Bradford , Henk Hilhorst , hiroyuki nonogakiPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 3rd ed. 2013 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 6.146kg ISBN: 9781461446927ISBN 10: 1461446929 Pages: 392 Publication Date: 23 October 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsStructure and Composition.- Development and Maturation.- Synthesis of Storage Reserves.- Germination.- Mobilization of Stored Reserves.- Dormancy and the Control of Germination.- Environmental Regulation of Dormancy and Germination.- Longevity, Storage and Deterioration.ReviewsAuthor InformationJ. Derek Bewley, PhD, DSc Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, CAN Kent J. Bradford, PhD Department of Plant Sciences, Seed Biotechnology Center, University of California, Davis, CA, USA Henk W.M. Hilhorst, PhD Wageningen Seed Laboratory, Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Wageningen University, Wageningen, Netherlands Hiroyuki Nonogaki, PhD Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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