Identification database containing pictures and descriptions all of the seeds required to pass the Registered Seed Technologists examination and the Association of Official Seed Analyst's Certification. Maintained by Colorado State University Seed Program www.seedimages.com
Professional organisation of scientists to foster and promote research, education and communication in the scientific understanding of seeds. Includes archives of newsletters, workshops and membership contacts. www.usd.edu/isss
An international journal for the publication of original papers and review articles on the fundamental aspects. Includes details for authors, on-line sample, links abstracts to view, and articles available by fee or subscription to CABI Publishing. www.cabi-publishing.org/Journals.asp?SubjectArea=&PID=24
Degree programs and research on physiology of germination, dormancy, molecular genetics for applications in horticulture and agriculture. Includes dissertation list, and overview of the faculty at Lexington. www.uky.edu/Projects/SeedBiology
Overview of research on carrot, tomato, and using the Arabidopsis model, producing the seed-GUS-expression lines. Includes undergraduate program, and other learning opportunities at Corvallis. www.science.oregonstate.edu/isb
Abstract on land management, linking to PDF of handbook from the forest science program, published by the British Columbia Ministry of Forests. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/lmh/lmh40.htm
Research on biosynthesis and role of abscisic acid in physiology, metabolism and maturation of the seed, identification of genes involved in germination control, and development in Arabidopsis. Administered by INRA at Versailles, France. www-ijpb.versailles.inra.fr/en/bs/bs_accueil.htm
Multi-campus organization coordinated, with databases maintained at the Department of Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles. www.mcdb.ucla.edu/../../../seed_institute-index.htm
International collaborative conservation initiative to protect plant species against extinction. Includes resources for developing techniques for processing, testing and banking for partners, housed in West Sussex, for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK. www.rbgkew.org.uk/msbp
Explains anatomy, germination, dormancy, after-ripening, including ß-1,3-glucanase biochemistry during endosperm rupture and coat-enhanced dormancy of tobacco. Includes PDF of publications from Albert Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany. www.seedbiology.de
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