This book has been designed to introduce to the reader the scientific principles
underlying seed science and technology, by setting them against commercial (e g,
seed supply, weed control) as well as non commercial (e g, habitat restoration)
contexts. It seeks to make a broad understanding of the various pieces that make
up the jigsaw puzzle of this science, and probes into the potential and the
future of this industry. This book begins the explo-ration and introduction of
seed science by giving an overview of the basic elements like viability, vigour,
quality and dormancy. The commercial and economic relevance of this industry is
given an indepth insigh