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| Part I Seed Biology and Biotechnology |
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2 Seed Morphology and Development |
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5 Seed Viability and Longevity |
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6 Synthetic Seed Biotechnology |
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7 Loss Reduction and Biotechnology of Seeds |
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| Part II Seed Production |
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8 Basic Principles of Seed Production |
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13 Flowers and Ornamental Crops |
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15 Grasses and Forage Legumes |
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423 | (50) |
| Part III Seed Processing and Storage Technology |
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16 Drying, Cleaning, and Upgrading |
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18 Seed Packaging and Handling |
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19 Seed Transportation and Storage |
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21 Seed Marketing and Distribution |
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567 | (10) |
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22 Seed Certification and Legislation |
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23 The Seed-Production Industry |
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24 Future Challenges and Research Needs |
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| Index |
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