Keywords:
Germination.
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Electronic books.
Description / Table of Contents:
The Germination of Seeds, Third Edition contains the same content in the previous edition, but with modifications in each section, containing updated information. As the first two editions, this edition attempts to treat critically the available information on seed germination and to assimilate this information. This text first discusses the structure and chemical composition of seeds. This book then explains germination and related concepts, such as factors affecting this process, inhibition and stimulation, and seed metabolism. This selection concludes by explaining the ecology of germination. This publication will be invaluable to those in the field of agriculture, as well as students and layperson interested in seed germination.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 online resource (232 pages)
Edition:
3rd ed.
ISBN:
9781483190440
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/geomar/detail.action?docID=1661471
DDC:
581.333
Language:
English
Note:
Front Cover -- The Germination of Seeds -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION -- PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION -- PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION -- Chapter 1. THE STRUCTURE OF SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SEEDS -- I. Carbohydrates -- II. Lipids -- III. Proteins -- IV. Other Components -- Bibliography -- Chapter 3. FACTORS AFFECTING GERMINATION -- I. Viability and Life Span of Seeds -- II. External Factors Affecting Germination -- Bibliography -- Chapter 4. DORMANCY, GERMINATION INHIBITION AND STIMULATION -- I. Secondary Dormancy -- II. Possible Causes of Dormancy -- III. Germination Stimulators -- IV. Hormones in Germination -- Bibliography -- Chapter 5. METABOLISM OF GERMINATING SEEDS -- I. Changes in Storage Products During Germination -- II. Metabolism of Storage Products and Synthesis of Nucleic Acids and Proteins -- III. Respiration -- Bibliography -- Chapter 6. THE EFFECT OF GERMINATION INHIBITORS AND STIMULATORS ON METABOLISM AND THEIR POSSIBLE REGULATORY ROLE -- I. Effect of Natural Growth Substances -- II. The Effects of Coumarin and Thiourea -- III. The Effect of Various Metabolic Inhibitors -- Bibliography -- Chapter 7. THE ECOLOGY OF GERMINATION -- I. Effect of the Mother Plant -- II. External Factors in the Habitat of the Germinating Seed -- III. Ecological Role of External Factors -- Bibliography -- PLANT INDEX -- AUTHOR INDEX -- SUBJECT INDEX.
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