This book has been designed to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of Seed archaeology, Seed germination, Seed vigour testing, Seed certification, and the testing of seed genuineness through various morphological, biochemical, and molecular markers. Additionally, the book covers the latest advances in hybrid seed production, plant pathology, entomology, and seed enhancement techniques, including seed pelleting, seed coating, seed hardening, synthetic seeds, and more. The book also delves into the field of applied science, addressing organic seed production, seed banks, and seed legislation and law governing seed production. The book is intended to be a valuable resource for students and researchers in the field of Seed Science and Technology, presenting the information in an efficient and instructive manner.

1. Overview of Seed, Seed Classes, Seed Production Principles and Variety Release Procedure by M. A. Vaddoria and J. B. Patel 2. Indian Seed Sector by J.B. Patel and M. A. Vaddoria 3. Seed Germination by M. A. Vaddoria, J. B. Patel and Jyoti Sondarva 4. Seed Vigour Testing by M. A. Vaddoria, J.B. Patel and D.R. Mehta 5. Seed Certification by J.B. Patel, M.A. Vaddoria and V.J. Bhatiya 6. Testing of Genuineness of Varieties Through Morphological Biochemical and Molecular Markers by Rukam S. Tomar and Jasminkumar Kheni 7. Hybrid Seed Production by J. B. Patel and M. A. Vaddoria 8. Advances in Seed Coating and Pelleting by M. A. Vaddoria and J. B. Patel 9. Advances in Seed Hardening by M. A. Vaddoria and J. B. Patel 10. Recent Advances in Seed Pathology by C. M. Bhaliya and L. F. Akbari 11. Recent Advances in Seed Entomology by D. M. Jethva, P. S. Wadaskar and A. M. Bhimani 12. Maintenance Breeding in Context to Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Right Act by S. Acharya and J. B. Patel 13. DUS Testing and Registration of Plant Varieties under PPV & FR Act by J. B. Patel, C. A. Babariya and M.A. Vaddoria 14. Seed Legislation and Intellectual Property Rights by J. B. Patel and. M. A. Vaddoria 15. Organic Seed Production by M. A. Vaddoria and J. B. Patel 16. Sources of Organic Seed Contamination through Synthetic Chemicals by Khyati J. Rathod, Jaymin K. Jadav and B. A. Golakiya 17. Quick Germination by C. A. Babariya, Jyoti Sondarva and J. B. Patel 18. Seed Archaeology by Jyoti Sondarva, C. A. Babariya and J. B. Patel 19. Seed Bank by Ankit Raval, Kalyan Rao and H. L. Dhaduk 20. Synthetic Seed by G. U. Kulkarni, D. R. Mehta, J. B. Patel and M. A. Vaddoria 21. Export Market Performance of Fruits and Vegetables Seeds from India by B. Swaminathan, N. J. Ardeshna, R. L. Shiyani and M. Khorajiya 22. Commonly Used Terminology of Seed Science and Technology by J. B. Patel, V. J. Bhatiya and M. A. Vaddoria