Synthetic Seeds: Germplasm Regeneration, Preservation and Prospects 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Faisal, Mohammad (Editor), Alatar, Abdulrahman A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030246302 ISBN-13: 9783030246303 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $189.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Botany - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General - Science | Life Sciences - Anatomy & Physiology |
Dewey: 571.2 |
Physical Information: 1.13" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.94 lbs) 482 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book introduces the reader to synthetic or artificial seeds, which refer to alginate encapsulated somatic embryos, vegetative buds or any other micropropagules that can be used as seeds and converted into plantlets after propagating under in vitro or in vivo conditions. Moreover, synthetic seeds retain their potential for regeneration even after low-temperature storage. The production of synthetic or artificial seeds using micropropagules opens up new vistas in agricultural biotechnology. Encapsulated propagules could be used for in vitro regeneration and mass multiplication at reasonable cost. In addition, these propagules may be used for germplasm preservation of elite plant species and the exchange of plant materials between national and international laboratories. This book offers state-of-the-art findings on methods, applications and prospects of synthetic or artificial seeds. |