Weed Seed Biology

📚 Book Details:

• Authors: K. Vanangamudi, M. Bhaskaran, S. Balavidhya & P. Murali Arthanari

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition (2021)

• ISBN: 9788172338275

• E-ISBN: 9789387307988

• Pages: 473

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Size: 7.5 x 9.75 inches

• Weight: 1080 gms

📘 Book Description (English):

This book on Weed Seed Biology is essential for the development of economically and environmentally sustainable weed management systems. It is a comprehensive documentation of the botany and seed biology of 42 dryland, 32 gardenland, and 21 wetland weed species.

The book is divided into three major sections:

• Part I: Seed Biology of Dryland Weeds

• Part II: Seed Biology of Gardenland Weeds

• Part III: Seed Biology of Wetland Weeds

Each chapter includes detailed coverage on:

• Origin and Distribution

• Habitat and Habit

• Reproductive Biology

• Flowering, Pollination, and Fruit Set

• Propagation and Seed Dispersal

• Lifecycle

• Seed Dormancy and Germination

• Seed Storage and Burial

Additionally, the book compiles past research and literature on weed seed science and technology. It discusses the effects of weeds on crop production, control measures, and the potential uses of weeds.

This book is an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and scientists specializing in weed seed science and weed management.