Seed Technology  (English, Paperback, Agarwal R.L.)

Seed Technology is a book that teaches its readers the step by step process of nurturing and treating seeds. The book is divided into six sections, each of which discusses one broad step at a time in detail. The first section introduces readers to the basic topics contained in the book and includes topics like Seed industry in India. The second section outlines the general principles of seed production. It has a topic called Nucleus and Breeders Seed Production. Parts three to six elaborately describe the process from foundation and certified seed production through storage and marketing and seed testing to seed certification and seed legislation. Some of the topics covered in these sections are Seed Production of Pulses, Seed Processing, Seed Treatment, Seed Vigour Tests, Field and Seed Inspection, and Testing of Coated Seeds. All in all, the different stages involved in producing quality seeds are meticulously put forth in this book.

Rattan Lal Agrawal is an author who has written a number of books on the subject of seeds and their proper production and harvesting. His works include Identifying Characteristics of Crop Varieties, and Fundamentals of Plant Breeding and Hybrid Seed Production.