10 Best Books on Seed Technology

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Seed Technology, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Seed Technology Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Seed Technology below.

 
1."Seed Technology" by Agrawal
“Seed Technology” Book Review: This book provides a systematic guide on how to produce and market high quality seeds. It includes the latest information on India’s seed industry and covers topics such as seed drying, processing, storage, testing, and legislation. The book also includes new topics such as the technology of crops like sugarcane, smaller forage crops, and safflower. It also discusses hybrid seed production technology available for many new crops.

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2."Objective Seed Technology" by Phundan Singh
“Objective Seed Technology” Book Review: This book is intended for students of agriculture who are specializing in seed science and technology. It includes questions that are often asked in competitive exams such as ASRB, agricultural officer, JRF, SRF, UPSC, and Bank exams. The book covers topics such as seed biology, seed production, seed processing, seed quality control, seed storage, seed health, seed industry development and marketing, and protection of plant varieties. It is a valuable resource for those preparing for these exams.

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3."A Text Book of Seed Technology" by Rajeev Kumar
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4."Question Bank: Seed Science and Technology" by K Vanangamudi and K Vijayan
“Question Bank: Seed Science and Technology” Book Review: This book is a question bank consisting of eight parts on seed science and technology. It includes questions on different topics such as seed biology, seed production, seed processing, seed quality control, seed storage, seed health, seed industry development and marketing, and plant variety protection. Each part contains multiple-choice questions, fill in the blanks, true or false, match the following, and arrange in order questions. It also includes information on important seed scientists and their contributions as well as national and international books and journals.

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5."Seed Science and Technology" by Subir Sen & Nabinananda Ghosh
“Seed Science and Technology” Book Review: This book is about seed science and technology. It covers important topics like seed quality testing, seed technology, seed law, and germplasm maintenance. The book explains the different quality parameters of seeds such as purity, moisture, viability, germination, vigor, health, dormancy, and certification. It also discusses seed production, processing, physiology, storage, marketing, and industry. This book provides information on ongoing research activities in India and other countries. It is helpful for students, researchers, and technologists.

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6."Objective Seed Science and Technology" by P R Renganayaki
“Objective Seed Science and Technology” Book Review: This book provides accurate answers to frequently asked important questions in competitive exams such as ASRB, Agricultural Officer, JRF, SRF and UPSC.

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7."Principles of Seed Technology" by P K Agrawal
“Principles of Seed Technology” Book Review: This book is for undergraduate and postgraduate agriculture and plant science students who want to study seed technology. It covers a range of topics such as seed development, physiology, testing, legislation, processing, and more. The book explains the scientific processes of producing, processing, storing, distributing, and maintaining essential seed quality attributes at every stage of seed multiplication.

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8."Handbook of Seed Science and Technology (Seed Biology, Production, and Technology)" by Amarjit Basra
“Handbook of Seed Science and Technology (Seed Biology, Production, and Technology)” Book Review: This book is about seed science and technology and covers everything from basic principles to advanced applications. It is divided into four sections, namely seed developmental biology and biotechnology, seed dormancy and germination, seed ecology, and seed technology. The book explores topics such as the molecular control of ovule development, female gametophyte development, cytokinins and seed development, and grain number determination in major grain crops. It also discusses metabolic engineering of carbohydrate supply in plant reproductive development, accumulation of seed proteins, and the use of biotechnology to improve crops. The book is suitable for students, educators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of seed science and technology.

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9."Seed Science and Technology" by K Vanangamudi
“Seed Science and Technology” Book Review: This book is written according to the ICAR syllabus for undergraduate programs and is used in state and central agricultural universities for teaching purposes. It is divided into 8 units and covers topics such as floral biology, seed development and maturation, cell biology, seed structures, chemical composition, seed dormancy, seed germination, and seed dispersal. It also includes information on breeding methods, variety release, seed deterioration, seed generation systems, seed production planning, hybrid seed production, and seed production in cereals. Each part has multiple-choice questions, fill in the blanks, true or false, match the following, and arrange in order.

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10."Seed Technology of Horticultural Crops" by P Geetharani and V Swaminathan
“Seed Technology of Horticultural Crops” Book Review: The focus of this book is on the fundamentals and methodologies associated with post-harvest management of seeds, including drying, processing, and storage. It offers a comprehensive and cohesive understanding of seed technology and features detailed chapters on the techniques used for producing high-quality seeds in horticultural crops such as vegetables, fruits, flowers, and medicinal plants. This textbook is intended for students, young professionals, and educators involved in seed production, certification, seed testing, and the seed industry at large.

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