UID:
edocfu_9958132965002883
Format:
1 online resource (431 pages) :
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illustrations, charts
ISBN:
0-323-15067-5
Series Statement:
Physiological ecology : a series of monographs, texts, and treatises
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Front Cover; Seed Biology: Importance, Development, and Germination; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Contents of Other Volumes; Chapter 1. Importance and Characteristics of Seeds; I. Introduction; II. Importance of Seeds as Foods; III. Other Uses of Seeds; IV. Structure of Seeds; V. Seed Variability; VI. Plant Propagation by Seeds; References; Chapter 2. Development of Gymnosperm Seeds; I. Introduction; II. Prepollination Phase; III. Pollination Mechanism; IV. Male Gametophyte; V. Postpollination-Prefertilization Phase; VI. Fertilization; VII. Embryogeny
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VIII. Maturation of Seed; IX. Development in Relation to Time; X. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3. Development of Angiosperm Seeds; I. Introduction; II. Ovule; III. Female Gametophyte; IV. Pollination and Fertilization; V. Endosperm; VI. Embryo; VII. Polyembryony; VIII. Seed Coat; IX. Mature Seed; X. Conclusions; References; Chapter 4. Anatomical Mechanisms of Seed Dispersal; I. Introduction; II. Abscission; III. Dispersion; IV. Zoochory; V. Anemochory; VI. Hydrochory; VII. Autochory; VIII. Conclusion; References; Chapter 5. Seed Germination and Morphogenesis; I. Introduction
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II. Overview of Germination; III. Germination of Zea mays L.; IV. Germination of Pinus; References; Chapter 6. Seed and Seedling Vigor; I. Introduction; II. Expression of Vigor; III. Evaluation of Vigor; IV. Seed Development and Vigor; V. Mechanical Damage and Vigor Reduction; VI. Other Factors Influencing Vigor; VII. Modification of Vigor; VIII. Summary: Present Status and Future Developments in Seedling Vigor; References; Author Index; Subject Index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-12-424301-0
Language:
English