In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Concepts of Seed Deterioration 2. Important Theories of Seed Deterioration 3. Respiration and Heating 4. Responsible Factors 5. Prevention. Concepts of Seed Deterioration: Deterioration is a natural phenomenon in living material. The rates of deterioration in seeds vary in different species and depend on several factors, including storage conditions. It causes reduced [...]
Everything you need to know about storing and preserving vegetable seeds for a long time. Learn about: 1. Vegetable Seed Storage Methods 2. Temperature Conditions 3. Disease and Insect Management 4. Packaging and Labeling. Vegetable Seed Storage Methods: The seed storage methods used are: (i) Ordinary seed stores (ii) Temporary shelters (iii) Air cooled storage (iv) Insulated seed storage (v) [...]
Everything you need to know about vegetable seeds processing. Learn about:- 1. Dry Seed Processing 2. Wet or Flashy Seed Processing 3. Cleaning 4. Seed Grading 5. Seed Treatment 6. Adjusting Moisture Content for Storage 7. Maintaining Identity during Processing. Seed crop received from the field after harvesting is never pure. Mixed with it are the undesirable materials namely light [...]