The Encyclopedia of Seeds: [Hardcover]

Michael J Black (Author), J D Bewley (Author), Peter Halmer (Author)

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Publication Date: October 19, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0851997236 | ISBN-13: 978-0851997230 | Edition: First

This is the first scholarly reference work to cover all the major scientific themes and facets of the subject of seeds. It outlines the latest fundamental biological knowledge about seeds, together with the principles of agricultural seed processing, storage and sowing, the food and industrial uses of seeds, and the roles of seeds in history, economies and cultures. With contributions from 110 expert authors worldwide, the editors have created 560 authoritative articles, illustrated with plentiful tables, figures, black-and-white and colour photographs, suggested further reading matter and 670 supplementary definitions. The contents are alphabetically arranged and cross-referenced to connect related entries.

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About the Author

J.D. Bewley is at the University of Guelph, Canada. M. Black is at Kings College in London. P. Halmer is with Germains Technology Group, Kings Lynn.

Product Details

Hardcover: 900 pages
Publisher: CABI; First edition (October 19, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0851997236
ISBN-13: 978-0851997230
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 1.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #56 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Agricultural Sciences > Crop Science
- #78 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Agricultural Sciences > Agronomy

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