Seed Biology Updates / / edited by Jose C. Jimenez-Lopez.

• TeilnehmendeR: Jiménez-López, Jose C.,
• Place / Publishing House: London : : IntechOpen,, 2022.; ©2022
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (x, 192 pages) :; illustrations

Abiotic stresses negatively affect crop production and thus threaten global food security. To confront this challenge, it is important to understand the physiological processes and functional cues of seeds, particularly in the field of seed development (seed filling), and its influence on seed dormancy and germination. This book presents a comprehensive overview of seed physiology and the effects of stressors such as salinity, drought, and high temperature. It also discusses the genetic mechanisms and biochemical and physiological cues that govern seed filling, seed development features under stress environments, seed dormancy and germination, and agronomic management to help crops develop resilience to climate change.

Table of Contents

1. Seed Filling -- 2. Seed Biology and Phytochemistry for Sustainable Future -- 3. Seed Dormancy: Induction, Maintenance and Seed Technology Approaches to Break Dormancy -- 4. Factors That Cause Seed Dormancy -- 5. In Vitro Seed Germination and Seedling Development of Two Avocado Varieties -- 6. Influence of Abiotic Stresses on Seed Production and Quality -- 7. Water Stress, Heat, and Salinity in the Physiological Quality of the Seeds -- 8. Comparative Analysis of Molecular Allergy Features of Seed Proteins from Soybean (Glycine max) and Other Legumes Extensively Used for Food.