Seed Science and Technology is one that gives a good overview of the whole area of seed development, dormancy and germination, including hormonal regulation of seed germination as well as seed quality aspects such as testing, seed vigor, seed-borne pathogens, and seed quality. This book goes one step further, as it has information related to seed predation and natural defense mechanisms of seeds, information on the eco-physiological basis of weed seed longevity in soil, seeds and soil seed banks, as well as hybrid seed production and plant germ plasm conservation. The reader has an opportunity to get information in almost any area related to seeds.