Seed Conservation: Turning Science into Practice

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Seed Conservation: Turning Science into Practice
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Hugh W. Pritchard
Edited by Robin J. Probert
Edited by Roger D. Smith
Edited by John B. Dickie
Edited by Simon H. Linington
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:1046
Dimensions(mm): Height 245,Width 155
Category/GenreBotany and plant sciences
ISBN/Barcode 9781842460528
ClassificationsDewey:581.467
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens
Imprint Kew Publishing
Publication Date 1 February 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A review of seed banking - a key technology in the conservation of domesticated and wild plant species. The 56 chapters divided into three sections - Planning and Collecting, Processing and Testing, and Seed Storage and Utilisation - draw on the knowledge of over 100 experts from 201 countries. This book is a valuable mixture of theory and practice for researchers, breeders, seed producers and students.