© 2001, Food Products Press, 1ª Ed., 339 págs., 12 cm x 22 cms, Tapa Blanda

Maintain viability with these techniques for proper seed storage Healthy, viable seeds are the foundation for sustainable crop production, while poorly kept seeds can result in low germination and crop loss. Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops suggests appropriate strategies to help farmers and breeders store seeds of all kinds. This unique compendium gathers information from a wealth of scientific research and presents it in an easy-to-use format. Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops begins with a section on seed morphology and physiology. In subsequent sections, detailed information is provided for storage of the seeds of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants from tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates. Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops provides specific details on the factors affecting seed viability, including: selecting and preparing seeds for storage conditions of air, light, temperature, and moisture methods of seed invigoration, including priming, magnetism, and growth regulators favorable conditions for germination eliminating problems such as insects and fungal infection This comprehensive volume is an essential reference for agronomists, students and educators, researchers, heritage seed collectors, and farmers. Richly illustrated with figures, tables, and photographs, Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops will help you obtain bountiful harvests, sustain growth, and preserve genetic diversity.

Contents Foreword Preface

Section I:

Introduction

1. Seeds and Seed Storage Importance of Seeds in Horticulture Seed Development Seed Germination and Factors Affecting Seed Germination Seed Storage Seed Vigor Varietal Differences Preharvest Factors Storage Conditions Seed Deterioration Seed Invigoration Section II: Seed Storage in Fruit Crops Tropical and Sub-Tropical Fruits

2. Citrus (Citrus spp.) Sour Orange: Citrus aurantium L. Sweet Orange: Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck Mandarin: Citrus reticulata Blanco Lemon: Citrus limon Burm. Rough Lemon: Citrus jambhiri Lush. Lime: Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle Rangpur Lime: Citrus limonia Osbeck Grapefruit: Citrus paradisi Macfad. Pummelo: Citrus grandis Osbeck Trifoliate Orange: Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf.

3. Mango: Mangifera indica L.

4. Papaya: Carica papaya L.

5. Grape: Vitis vinifera L.

6. Pineapple: Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.

7. Guava: Psidium guajava L.

8. Banana (Musa spp.)

9. Jackfruit: Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.

10. Pomegranate: Punica granatum L.

11. Avocado: Persea americana Mill.

12. Litchi: Litchi chinensis Sonn.

13. Loquat: Eribotrya japonica Lindl.

14. Longan: Euphoria longan Steud.

15. Mangosteen: Garcina mangostana L.

16. Passion Fruit: Passiflora edulis Sims

17. Sugar Apple: Annona squamosa L.

18. Soursop: Annona muricata L.

19. Date Palm: Phoenix dactylifera L.

20. Strawberry: Fragaria xananassa Duch.

21. Durian: Durio zibethinus L.

22. Phalsa: Grewia asiatica Mast.

23. Macadamia Nut: Macadamia integrifolia Maiden and Betche

24. India Jujube: Zizyphus mauritiana Lam.

25. Mulberry (Morus spp.)

26. Sapodilla: Manilkara achras (Mill) Fosberg

27. Rambutan: Nephelium lappaceum L. Temperate Fruits

28. Apple: Malus domestica Borkh. and Pear (Pyrus spp.)

29. Peach: Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, Plum (Prunus spp.), and Cherry (Prunus spp.)

30. Raspberry (Rubus spp.)

31. Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.)

32. Walnut (Juglans spp.) Section III: Seed Storage in Vegetable Crops

33. Potato: Solanum tuberosum L. and Sweet Potato: Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.

34. Eggplant: Solanum melogena L., Tomato: Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., and Peppers: Capsicum annuum L.

35. Okra: Abelmoschcus esculentus (L.) Moench)

36. Bulb Crops Onion: Allium Cepa L. Leek: Allium ameloprasum var. porrum L.

37. Root Crops Radish: Raphanus sativus L. Carrot: Daucus carota L. Beetroot: Beta vulgaris L. Turnip: Brassica rapa L.

38. Cole Crops Cabbage: Brassica oleraceae var. capitata L. Cauliflower: Brassica.