Seed is the most critical determinant of Agricultural production system, on which the efficacy of other Agriculture inputs is dependent. In the significant advances that India made in agriculture in the last four decades, the role of the seed sector has been substantial. Advances in physiological, Biochemical and Molecular aspects on seed Research needs adequate attention to enhance the quality of seed. Availability of quality seed including vegetative propagules is of fundamental Importance to the farmers. For agriculture to prosper, farmers must have a reliable and timely Supply of high-quality seed and planting materials at affordable price. The Indian Society of Seed Technology, New Delhi has brought out this valuable publication "Seed : A Global Perspective" based on proceedings of the National Conference on Seed. This book contains well researched and thoroughly synthesized information on all aspects related to seed and covers Topics related to global seed Scenario with technological advances in post Wto regime, hybrid Technology to farmers, Synergy between public and private seed sector, varietal development in post PPV&FR, proposed Seeds Act and quality assurance, benefit sharing mechanism of PER and Farmers' Rights, propagation and certification Standards for potato, Banana and Medicinal & Aromatic plants, transgenic seeds, Organic seeds, Coating and pelleting of seeds, use of botanicals as an alternative, seed Health testing and modified Atmospheric storage, national Policy on seed trade, action plan and its implementation strategies. The book is a useful reference and is expected to stimulate Interest in the field of seed Science among researchers, and equally so, the policy makers, teachers, students and farmers advocating national and global concern for the development of Seed Industry. |
