Advances in Seed Science and Technology Volume - 1: Recent Trends in Seed Technology and Management

ABOUT THE BOOK: Recent past a very good amount of research in the field of Seed Science and Technology is being undertaken across the country. Seed research includes seed biology, seed management, seed quality enhancement, production and maintenance of basic seed material, seed production and agronomy, pre-harvest and post-harvest management of seed, seed processing, seed quality control, storage of both orthodox and recalcitrant seeds, seed health, seed industry and marketing. All the said disciplines work together as a team on interdisciplinary mode for the production and supply of quality seed to the endusers, who are the farmers, in a right place and time, in order to achieve a bumper harvest.
The use of good quality seed not only maintains sufficient and required population stand and uniform maturity, but also maximizes the yield by 15-20 per cent. In this context, the importance of seed is very much felt.
It is long felt need to compile all the published literatures that have been documented from the intensive seed research that is going on for the past 25 years in SAU's and Research institutes of ICAR and present them comprehensively in a serious of volume of the book titled "Advances in Seed Science and Technology" and this book is the result of that which targets advanced UG and PG students and plant scientists who possess interests and curiosity to know about the advances in Seed Science and Technology.
The subject matter covered is rather wide and has been categorized into eleven major areas. The first part deals with seed industry, which covers history of seed industry in India, relevance to global market and new avenues in seed industry. The second part deals with physiology and biochemistry of seed dormancy and seed germination. Chapters on genetically modified seeds have been included in third part in order to explain the recent biotechnological techniques used in Seed Science and Technology to the reader. The fourth part contains chapters on seed quality enhancement like, seed fortification, infusion, osmopriming, hardening, pelleting, coating, colouring, etc.,
In order to make available quality seed to farmers, it is important to know about various techniques followed in quality seed production and the same is given in the fifth part. Aquality seed should be both physically and genetically pure. Ways and means to maintain seed quality and purity are given in seventh part. All the efforts generated to produce quality seeds should reach a climax in obtaining high vigour seedlings, for which seed handling techniques are imperative. Therefore, eighth to tenth parts of this book have been allocated to describe the methodologies and precautions to be followed during seed storage and processing.
All the efforts taken by the seed producers to produce quality seed in all aspects will be credited only if it is sold out for a good price. The eleventh part of this book describes the seed marketing policies. The twelfth part contains assorted chapters, which are related to Seed Science and Technology.
Thus all the aspects of the recent trends in Seed Science and Technology have been dealt in this book within a logical sequence and appropriate manner.

EDITOR'S: Dr. K. Vanangamudi, Dr. N. Natarajan, Dr. A. Bharathi, Dr. R. Umarani, Dr. K. Natrajan & Mr. T. Saravanan | ISBN: 9798177542584 | YEAR: 2006 - First Edition | PAGES: 895 | SIZE: 19 X 25 X 4.5 cm. | BINDING: Hard | LANGUAGE: English

ABOUT THE EDITOR'S:
1. Dr. K. Vanangamudi, is the Dean, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College (Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore) Kalavai, Vellore District, TN, India, a Seed Scientist has 22 years of experience in the field of UG and PG teaching, research and extension service. He was a postdoctoral fellow at Mississippi State University, USA during 1989-90. His area of specialization includes forest seed technology and quality seed production. He has authored 14 books in English and 24 books in Tamil and published 35 research papers in International Journals & Newsletters and 111 in National Journals. He has presented 163 papers in various National and International conferences and seminars and published 77 popular articles in English and Tamil. He has excellent research experiences by heading eight research projects as a Principal Investigator funded by various agencies and currently investigating a horticulture project. He is the Project Head for Training programme for Self Help Groups at Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College. He has guided 17 PhD and 10 M.Sc. students. In recognition of his outstanding contribution, he has been awarded with' Best Post graduate Teacher Award' in 1998, Best Scientist Award in Agro-Forestry' in 1999 and ' Madras Agricultural Students Best Teacher Award for Post Graduate Programme' in 2000 and' Best Seed Scientist Award' in 2003 from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. He is a member of Board of studies in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Gandhi Gram Rural Institute, Deemed University. He was also a consultant of Kerala Forestry Project. He is a recognized guide of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli and Forest Research Institute, Deemed University, Dehradun. He has traveled to U.S.A., Japan, Canada and U.K. in connection with forest research and education.
2. Dr. N. Natarajan, Professor of Seed Science and Technology working as Deputy Director of Research in the Directorate of Research, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He has 20 years of experience in the field of teaching, research and extension service. He has published 2 books, 35 research papers in International and National Journals and 20 popular articles both in Tamil and English. He has also presented papers in National and International Conferences and Seminars.
3. Dr. A.Bharathi, Associate Professor of Seed Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He has 10 years of experience in research, teaching and extension. He has published 2 books, 16 research in National and International Journals and 25 popular articles. He has also presented many research papers in National and International Seminars and Conferences.
4. Dr. R.Umarani, Associate Professor of Seed Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. She has 10 years of experience in research, teaching and extension. She has authored 3 books and published 28 research papers in National and International Journals. She has also published 5 booklets and several popular articles. She has also presented many research papers in National and International Seminars and Conferences.
5. Dr. K. Natarajan, Assistant Professor of Seed Science and Technology, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India. He has published 9 research papers, 9 popular articles in International and National Journals. He has also presented 43 research papers in National Seminars and Conferences. He has specialized in flower seed production area.
6. Mr. T. Saravanan, Assistant Professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India has 5 years of experience in UG teaching, research, farm, seed production and extension services. He is a gold medalist in MSc. (Ag.) in 1999.He has published two research papers at International level and several conference papers and popular articles at National level.

CONTENTS:

PART I - SEED INDUSTRY
1. WTO Measures on Agriculture - What Must India Do?
        C. Ramasamy
2. Seed Technology and Management - Indian Situation
        K. Vanangamudi and K. Natarajan
3. New Technologies in Seed Industry
        K. Vanangamudi, A. Bharathi, N. Natarajan and Mallika Vanangamudi
4. Socio-Economic Implications of Seed Industry Regulations in India-An Overview
        C. Ramasamy and S. Senthilnathan
5. New Avenues in Seed Industry
        T. M. Thiyagarajan
6. Development of Seed Industry, Organization and Agencies Involved in Seed Industry in India
        P. Srimathi and K. Natarajan
7. Small Scale Seed Enterprises-Structure, Prospects and,Legal Considerations
        S. Kannan, T. Saravanan, P. Saravanane, K. Natarajan andK. Vanangamudi

PART II- SEED GERMINATION
1. Physiology and Biochemistiy of Seed Dormancy
        Mallika Vanangamudi and K. Natarajan
2. Physiology and Biochemistry of Seed Germination
        Mallika Vanangamudi andK. Natarajan

PART III - GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS
1. Transgenics for Crop Improvement
        T. Saravanan, K. Natarajan and K. Vanangamudi
2. Role of Molecular Markers and Marker Assisted Selection in Crop Improvement
        T. Suravanan, V. Parvathi and K. Vanangamudi
3. Employment of Terminator and Other Related Technologies in Seed Science and Technology
        V. Padma and G. V. Ramanjaneyulu
4. Somatic Embryogenesis and Synthetic Seed ProductionII
        V. Krishnasamy and T. Ramanadane
5. Antisense RNA Technology in Tomato
        T. Saravanan
6. Bacillus Thuringiensis in Pest Management
        G. Thilagavathi, H. Savidha, T. Saravanan andK. Vannangarnudi

PART IV - SEED QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
1. Problems and Prospects of Dryland Agriculture in India
        P. Subbian, S. Marimuthu and S. Marimuthu
2. Seed Fortification, Infusion and Osmopriming
        R. Jerlin, R. Umarani andK. Vanangamudi
3. Seed Hardening for Drought Resistance
        K. Vanangamudi, A. Bharathi and P. Murugesan
4. Seed Hardening Research Around the World for Dryland and Garden Land Eco System
        P. Srimathi and K. Natarajan
6. Seed Hardening with Chemicals and Botanicals
        N. Natarajan
7. Genesis And Improvement of the Concept of Seed Pelleting
        A. Bharathi, P. Natesan, M. Bhaskaran, Sherin Susan John and P. Thangavel
8. Seed Pelleting: Principles and Practices
        V. Krishnasamy
9. Current Scenario of Seed Pelleting in Agricultural Crops
        A. S. Ponnuswamy
10. Current Scenario of Seed Pelleting in Horticultural and Forestry Crops
        M. Bhaskaran, A. Bharathi, P. Natesan, R. Umarani and K. Vanangamudi
11. Seed Pelleting for Aerial Seeding
        V. Sivakumar, B. Gurudev Singh, R. Anandalakshmi and K. Vanangamudi
12. National and International Scenario of Firms and Machinery in Pelleting and Coating
        R. Umarani, R. Jerlin and K. Vanangamudi
13. Future Perspectives for Research on Seed Pelleting
        T. Jayaraj, A. SabirAhamed and R. Umarani
14. Current Scenario of Seed Coating Polymer
        K. Vanangamudi, A. Bharathi, P. Natesan, M. Bhaskaran and G. Sasthri
15. Studies on Seed Coloring in Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and v egeutble Seeds
        Vilas A. Tonapi, Harinath Babu P. and N.A.Ansari
16. Seed Colouring in Horticultural Crops
        P. Natesan, A. Bharathi, H. Ramya, M. Bhaskaran and K. Vanangamudi
17. Conceptual and Utility Differences Among Seed Enhancement Technologies Viz., Seed Pelleting, Seed Coating and Seed Colouring
        A. Bharathi, P. Natesan, K. Vanangamudi, Sherin Susan John H. Ramya, and P. Thangavel
18. Signal Transduction Under Biotic and Abiotic Stress
        K. R. V. Sathyasheelag. Kayalvizhi, T. Saravanan, R. Renuka and K. Vanangamudi
19. Principles and Practices of Aerial Seeding in Tree Species
        K. Subramanian, V. Sivakumar andB. Gurudev Singh
20. Bio-Inoculants in Forest Seed and Seedling Management
        S. Balaji and T. Kalaiselvi

PART V - SEED PRODUCTION
1. Choice of Agricultural Crops and Varieties Adoptable in Rainfed and Garden Land Ecosystem
        T. S. Raveendran andM. Kumar
2. Production Practices and Maintenance of Nucleus and Breeder Seeds
        J. Renuga Devi and K. Vanangamudi
3. Nucleus and Breeder Seed Production in Cross - Pollinated Crops
        A. Nirmalakumari, K. Natarajamoorthy, J. Renugadeui, and P. Sumathi
4. Rice Seed Management
        K. Vanangamudi and K. Natarajan
5. Tackling Problem Soils for Seed Production
        M. Bhaskaran
6. Green Manuring for Sustainable Crop Production
        S. Marimuthu, P. Subbian, A. P. Sivamurugan and K. Vanangamudi
7. Role of Supplemental Foliar Application and Pre - Harvest Sanitation Spray in Quality Seed Production
        K. Sivasubramaniam
8. Role of Bees in Seed Production
        J. C Ragini and K. Vanangamudi
9. Water Management for Quality Seed Production
        K. Vanangamudi, K. Natarajan and P. Murugesan
10. Interference and Management of Weeds in Crop Production
        B. Muralimohan Reddy and Farzana Jabeen
11. Role of Weed Seeds in Quality Seed Production
        C. Chinnusamy, O. S. Kandasamy and N. Sankaran
12. Source-Sink Relationship in Seed Production
        M. K. Kalarani, Mallika Vanangamudi, M. Thangaraj and R. Sivakumar
13. Physiological Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies in Quality Seed Production
        P. S. Srinivasan and R. Renuka
14. Technology of Sugarcane True Seed and Cane Seed at Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore - A Review
        N. Rajendra Prasad
15. Risks in Seed Production and its Management
        T. Saravanan, S. Kannan and K. Vanangamudi

PART VI - SEED QUALITY CONTROL
1. Quality Parameters for Different Categories of Seeds and Their Maintenance
        K. Vanangamudi, A. Bharathi and P. Murugesan
2. Concept of Seed Quality Control and Certification
        N. P. Nema
3. Steps in Maintenance of Genetic Purity
        P. Srimathi and K. Natarajan
4. Importance of Vigour Tests in Seed Quality
        K. Ramamoorthy
5. The Concept, Evolution and Current Status of Seed Vigour Tests
        V. Padma
6. The Concept of Seed Vigour and Crop Productivity
        B. S. Vyakaranahal and S. D. Shashidhara
7. Varietal Characterisation in Rice
        K. Thiyagarajan and D. Malarvizhi
8. Mophological Varietal Characterization in Pulses
        A. R. Muthiah
9. Seed Testing Procedures for Coated Seeds
        R. Umarani, R. Jerlin and K. Vanangamudi

PART VII - SEED STORAGE
1. In Vitro Techniques for Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources
        V. Palanisamy
2. Halogination - The Safe Seed Management
        K. Malarkodi, P. Srimathi and K. Vanangamudi
3. Recalcitrant Seeds and their Management in Storage
        P. Srimathi, G. Sasthri and K. Malarkodi
4. Mid Storage Correction Treatments
        A. T. Natarajan, A. Bharathi and K. Vanangamudi
5. Free Radicals and Seed Viability
        R. Umarani andK. Vanangamudi

PART VIII - SEED HEALTH AAANAGEMENT
1. Heritage of Seed Health and Seed Treatment Practices in India During Ancient Period and its Relevance to Modern Agriculture
        S. Kannan, R. Renuka, P. Niranjanadevi, K. Vairavani, B. J. Pandiyan and K. Vanangamudi
2. Interference and Management of Pests in Seed Production and Storage
        A. Regupathy and S. Renuka
3. Insect Pests of Seeds in Storage and their Management
        V. Balasubramani and K. Prabakar
4. Seed Health Management with Reference to Seed Borne Nematodes
        C. Chinniah, M. Sivakumar and S. Ambika
5. Advanced Techniques for Identification of Seed Pathogens and Production of Disease Free Seed Materials
        Sabitha Doraiswarny, P. Muthulakshmi, J. Hema Salomi and R. Rabindran
6. Detection of Seed Borne Plant Pathogenic Bacteria and their Management
        K. Prabakar and V. Ravichandran
7. Methods for Detection of Fungal Infection in Seeds
        R. Renuka, V. Ravichandran and S. Karpagavalli

PART IX - SEED PROCESSING
1. Post Harvest Seed Management
        A. Bharathi, M. Bhaskaran. K. Vanangamudi and P. Natesan
2. Principles of Seed Drying
        S. D. Shashidhara and B. S. Vyakaranahal
3. Seed Processing Equipments
        R. Kailappan and C. Karunanithy

PART X - SEED MARKETING
1. Seed Marketing and Policy: Certain Issues
        R. Sundarasan and M. Chinnadurai

PART XI - SPECIAL TOPICS
1. Aerobic Rice -An Ideal Tool to Mitigate Water Scarcity
        M. Venkatesan, T. Saravanan and K. Vanangamudi
2. Sustainable Rice Production Technology and Food Security
        D. Gopalakrishnan, M. Senthilkumar andK. Vanangamudi
3. Organic Crop Production
        T. Saravanan, R. Nagganatha Suganthan, and K. Vanangamudi
4. Quality Protein Maize and its Exploitations
        G. Kayalvizhi, K. R. V. Sathyasheela, T. Saravanan and K. Vanangamudi
5. Organic Seeds: Challenges and Prospects
        A. P. Sivamurugan, S. Marimuthu, K. Vanangamudi and V. Thirumalmurugan

SUBJECT INDEX