Physiology of Development, Germination and Dormancy, 3rd Edition
Buch, Englisch, 392 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 614 g
ISBN: 978-1-4614-4692-7
Verlag: Springer
This updated and much revised third edition of Seeds: Physiology of Development, Germination and Dormancy provides a thorough overview of seed biology and incorporates much of the progress that has been made during the past fifteen years. With an emphasis on placing information in the context of the seed, this new edition includes recent advances in the areas of molecular biology of development and germination, as well as fresh insights into dormancy, ecophysiology, desiccation tolerance, and longevity. Authored by preeminent authorities in the field, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, teachers, and students interested in the diverse aspects of seed biology.
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Chapter 1
Structure and Composition
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Seed structure
1.2.1. Embryo
1.2.2. Non-embryonic storage tissues
1.2.3. Testa – seed coat
1.3. Seed storage reserves
1.3.1. Carbohydrates
1.3.2. Oils (Neutral lipids)
1.3.3. Proteins
1.3.4. Phytin
1.3.5. Other constituents
Chapter 2
Development and Maturation
2.1. Fertilization
2.2. Embryogeny and storage tissue formation
2.2.1. Embryonic tissues
2.2.2. Endosperm
2.2.3. Testa (seed coat)
2.3. Regulation of seed development
2.3.1. Plant hormones
2.3.2. Embryo polarity and patterning
2.3.3. ABA content and sensitivity to ABA during development
2.3.4. Regulation of the seed maturation program
2.3.5. Epigenetic control of endosperm development
2.3.6. Testa development and its interaction with the endosperm and embryo
2.3.7. Somatic embryogenesis and apomixis
2.4. Germinability during development
2.4.1. Ability to germinate during development
2.4.2. Precocious germination: Vivipary and preharvest sprouting
2.4.3. Role of preharvest drying in development of germinability
2.5. Maturation drying and the ‘switch’ to germination
2.5.1. The acquisition of desiccation tolerance
2.5.2. Protective mechanisms associated with drying
2.5.2.1. Membranes, proteins and water replacement
2.5.2.2. Gene expression and protein synthesis
2.5.2.3. Other changes in metabolism associated with drying
2.5.3. Gene expression changes upon rehydration
2.6. Late maturation events and seed drying
2.6.1. Physiological maturity versus harvest maturity
2.6.2. Seed development and seed quality
2.6.3. Maturation drying and biophysical aspects of dry seeds
Chapter 3
Synthesis of Storage Reserves
3.1. Assimilates for grain and seed filling 3.1.1. Source of nutrients for storage reserve synthesis
3.1.2. Import of nutrients into the developing seed
3.1.3. Factors affecting seed production and quality
3.2. Deposition of reserves within storage tissues
3.2.1. Starch synthesis
3.2.1.1. Uses and modifications of starch
3.2.2. Synthesis of polymeric carbohydrates othe
