The Germination of Seeds, Third Edition

The book discusses topics concerning seed germination. It is comprised of seven chapters that tackle subjects relating to the field of germination.

Chapter 1 discusses the structure of seeds and seedlings, while Chapter 2 covers the chemical composition of seeds. Chapter 3 tackles the factors affecting germination, and Chapter 4 deals with dormancy, germination inhibition, and stimulation. Chapter 5 talks about the metabolism of germinating seeds, and Chapter 6 discusses the effect of germination inhibitors and stimulators on metabolism and their possible regulatory role. Chapter 7 covers the ecology of germination.

The book will be of great interest to botanists, who are particularly concerned with plant physiology.