| Seeds: Biology, Development and Ecology Contributor(s): Navie, S. C. (Editor), Adkins, S. W. (Author), Ashmore, S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1845931971 ISBN-13: 9781845931971 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $233.70 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2007 Annotation: Substantial progress has been made in seed science during the past few years, emphasizing its important role in advancing plant biotechnology, agriculture, plant resource management, and conservation. Providing comprehensive coverage of the latest seed science research including germination, dormancy, development, and desiccation tolerance, this book also details the most advanced methods and practices in seed biology, ecology and technology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Botany |
| Dewey: 581.38 |
| LCCN: 2006023803 |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 7.17" W x 9.83" (2.56 lbs) 440 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Substantial progress has been made in seed science during the past few years, emphasizing its important role in advancing plant biotechnology, agriculture, plant resource management, and conservation. Providing comprehensive coverage of the latest seed science research including germination, dormancy, development, and desiccation tolerance, this book also details the most advanced methods and practices in seed biology, ecology and technology. |
Contributor Bio(s): Adkins, Stephen: - Stephen Adkins is Professor of Plant Physiology at The University of Queensland (UQ). He obtained a degree in Botany and Zoology from the University of London and a PhD in Seed Physiology from the University of Reading (UK). He joined UQ in 1988, founding the Integrated Seed Research Unit. His research has focused on the dormancy mechanisms of weeds and native plants, the management of invasive plants and the improvement of tropical crops using tissue culture. |