Tropical Forest Seed

• Main Author: Schmidt, Lars (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2007.
• Series: Tropical Forestry,
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Ecosystems.; Forestry.; Forestry management.; Trees.; Plant genetics.; Plant physiology.; Life Sciences.; Forestry Management.; Tree Biology.; Plant Physiology.; Plant Genetics & Genomics.

The book aims at dealing with all practical issues in connection with practical tree seed procurement and supply in tropical countries, with necessary background information and documentation of applied methods. It starts with seed collection and follows the processes of the standard fates of seeds,...

Table of Contents:

• Seed Collection
• Seed Processing
• Seed Storage
• Seed Dormancy and Presowing Treatment
• Sowing, Germination and Seedling Establishment
• Seed Testing
• Seed Supply and Distribution.