Compendium Of Seed Technology eBook

The present book is an attempt to understand the prospect of Seed Industry in India, approaches in Seed Quality Control and Policy issues in seed sector in a very comprehensive way. It deals with principle, concept and practises which encompass various areas of studies in seed production and quality control. This book also discussed about various seed legislation such as Seed Act, 1966, Seed Control Order 1983, PPV & FR Act 2001, etc regulating quality of planting materials, its marketing and pricing policy in a very lucrative way. The vital information gather under the following key chapters; such as History of Seed Industry in India, its future Prospect and Challenges, International, Seed Quality Control and International Seed Certification Scheme, Regulation for Varietal identification, Release and Notification in India, Seed Deterioration and its Defence Mechanism etc. The information provided shall be of practical use for many including Seed Production Specialist, Seed Certification Officer, Field Inspector, Policy-makers, Teachers and Students.