Seed Biology, Production and Quality 2000
In light of the need for increased crop yields and nutritional quality to sustain the world's exploding population, seed biotechnology is becoming an important industry. For example, protection from diseases and insects will increasingly be provided through genetically altered seeds rather than through chemical applications. Also, nutritional improvements developed through biotechnology will have a major impact on future food quality. In an effort to share knowledge and research in this growing area, the UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center presented a University Extension workshop on March 14-15, 2000.
This course presented the scientific background for production, handling, storage and quality control procedures in the seed industry. It provided a unique opportunity for professionals in the seed industry, crop consultants and growers to expand and update their knowledge about seed biology, production and quality. Participants learned about the entire life cycle of seeds from flowering and pollination through seed development, harvesting, conditioning, storage, enhancement and germination. Emphasis was placed on how the development and physiology of seeds influence yield, quality and performance.
The program was held at the University Club on the UC Davis campus and was coordinated by Kent Bradford, Ph.D., director of the UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center.
This course presented the scientific background for production, handling, storage and quality control procedures in the seed industry. It provided a unique opportunity for professionals in the seed industry, crop consultants and growers to expand and update their knowledge about seed biology, production and quality. Participants learned about the entire life cycle of seeds from flowering and pollination through seed development, harvesting, conditioning, storage, enhancement and germination. Emphasis was placed on how the development and physiology of seeds influence yield, quality and performance.
The program was held at the University Club on the UC Davis campus and was coordinated by Kent Bradford, Ph.D., director of the UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center.