The Germination of Seeds
| By: | Mayer, A. M.; Poljakoff-Mayber, A. |
| Publisher: | Elsevier S & T |
| Print ISBN: | 9780080288536 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781483138046 |
| Edition: | 3 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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The Germination of Seeds, Third Edition discusses topics concerning seed germination. The book is comprised of seven chapters that tackle subjects relating to the field of germination.
Chapter 1 discusses the structure of seeds and seedlings, while Chapter 2 covers the chemical composition of seeds. Chapter 3 tackles the factors affecting germination, and Chapter 4 deals with dormancy, germination inhibition, and stimulation. Chapter 5 talks about the metabolism of germinating seeds, and Chapter 6 discusses the effect of germination inhibitors and stimulators on metabolism and their possible regulatory role. Chapter 7 covers the ecology of germination.
The book will be of great interest to botanists, who are particularly concerned with plant physiology.