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Principles of Seed Pathology, Second Edition
Principles of Seed Pathology Second Edition Author:V. K. Agarwal, James B. Sinclair Seed testing centers exist in almost every country in every corner of the globe. More and more students are enrolling in programs that require knowledge of the complex and fascinating science of seed pathology. The implications of seed pathology for human health remains an important issue. For all of these reasons and more, this book is a necess... more »ary and timely reference that covers the full range of related topics, including techniques for detecting and studying microorganisms associated with seeds, their epidemiology, and control.No other book like this exists. Until now, the information has been widely scattered in journals and other sources. This is an excellent new edition - ideal for students and teachers in the agricultural and life sciences; individuals involved in seed certification; members of plant quarantine laboratories; plant pathologists doing research in seed pathology; and producers of planting seeds for the next season's crops.FeaturesoDiscusses methods for detecting seed-borne organisms and viruses so the reader can choose the most appropriate technique to useoPresents a summary of scientific name changes for fungi associated with seedsoPresents an historical perspective on the development of the science of seed pathologyShelving GuideEnvironmental and Life SciencesAgriculturePlant ScienceAudienceoStudents and teachers in the agricultural and life sciencesoIndividuals involved in seed certificationoMembers of plant quarantine laboratoriesoPlant pathologists doing research in seed pathologyoProducers of planting seeds for the next season's crops« less