Research and Developments in Grain Crops: Seed Biology and Productivity

Grain crops are energy sources containing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Besides being the energy providing macromolecules, grain crops also contain health-supporting compounds, including dietary fibers, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Cultivation of grain crops has been rightly recognized as one of the main drivers in shaping human civilizations. The seed is the harvested organ in grain crops and, consequently, the accumulation of dry matter by the seed is an important component of the yield production process. The growth of individual seeds, usually characterized by the rate and duration of growth, is, at least partially, controlled by the seed itself. This book will focus on researchers and technologists from academia and industry, providing points for interactive and fruitful discussion on this fascinating topic. 

Print ISBN: 9781682518052 | $155 | 2021 | Hardcover

Subject: Agriculture and Plant Science

Editor: Joan Areal-Calama