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Seed formation, development and growth
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Seed formation
Sporogenesis
Gametogenesis
Pollination and Fertilization
Endosperm development
Factors affecting seed growth and development
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Introduction
Seed dormancy and factors affecting it
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Introduction
Types of Dormancy
Factors affecting seed dormancy
Breaking seed dormancy
Seed germination
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Introduction
Longevity of seed
Major events during germination
Types of germination
Factors affecting seed germination
Seed vigor and crop establishment
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Seed vigor
Adverse effect of using low vigor seed
Methods of determining seed vigor
Factors affecting seed and seedling vigor
Seed quality and quality seeds
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Seed quality
Determinants of quality seed
Factors affecting seed quality
Importance of quality seeds
Types of seed and their production
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Classes of seed
Harvesting and threshing
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Seed harvesting
Seed Processing
Seed cleaning, drying and storage
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Seed cleaning
Types of screens are used in upgrading cleaned seeds
Seed drying
Methods of seed drying
Seed blending
Seed treatment
Seed treating fungicides
Seed storage
General principles of seed storage
Factors affecting seed longevity
Relative humidity and temperature
Effect of insects and diseases
Types of storage
Basic principles of seed production of various crops
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Genetic Principle
Minor genetic variations
Steps suggested for maintaining genetic purity
Agronomic principles
Seed Certification
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Introduction
Procedure of seed certification
Objectives of Seed certification
Classes of Seeds
Importance of seed certification
Vegetable seed technology
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Introduction
Seed Companies
Seed Laws 
State Seed Labs
Seed Treatments
Seed Production and Storage
Seed Containers
Selecting Cultivars
Planting Seeds in the Field
Standards of Seed Purity and Germination
Learn Principles and Practices of Seed Technology with Rahul
About Lesson

General principles of seed storage

  • Seed storage condition should be dry and cool
  • Pest should be controlled effectively
  • The store should be sanitized properly
  • Seed should be dried to safe moisture content before storage
  • High quality seed should be only stored without admixture during storage
  • The length of storage time and prevailing climate should be determined or cared.
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