This course in seed biology describes the molecular, biochemical, physiological, environmental, and genetic regulation of seed development, maturation, and germination events including the deposition and mobilization of seed reserves with illustrations from the world's major food and feed seeds.
Illustrations extend the principles to practical situations and uses.
Selected topics to be presented by visiting lecturers. 105 Bradfield Hall. Ralph L. Obendorf . Morphology, physiology, and biochemistry of cereal, legume, and oil-seed formation, composition, storage and germination. Emphasis is on the deposition of seed reserves during seed formation, stabilization of reserves during storage, and mobilization of reserves during germination.