This book provides readers with valuable information about the science and technology involved in seeds. Seeds are the result of sexual reproduction in plants and are considered the most crucial and cost-effective input in agriculture. The use of high-quality seeds from improved varieties can lead to a 20-25% increase in crop yield. Seed technology is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses a range of activities such as variety development, seed processing, storage, testing, certification, quality control, and marketing. These activities work together to improve the genetic and physical characteristics of seeds, ultimately leading to better crop yields. The book is organized into separate chapters, making it an invaluable resource for readers looking to gain a deeper understanding of seed technology.

1. Introduction to Seed and Seed Quality 2. History of Seed Industry in India 3. Generation System of Seed Multiplication 4. Varietal Deterioration: Causes and Maintenance 5. Methods and Tools for Variety and Hybrid Seed Production 6. Seed Development and Maturation 7. Seed Crop Management Techniques 8. Physiological Maturation and Harvesting Techniques in Seed Crops 9. Threshing/Seed Extraction and Drying Methods 10. Seed Processing and Seed Treatment 11. Seed Packing and Storage 12. Seed Certification 13. Seed Sampling and Testing 14. Purity Analysis and Moisture Estimation 15. Seed Germination Test 16. Seed Viability and Vigour Tests 17. Seed Health Test 18. The Seeds Act, 1966 19. The Seeds Rules, 1968 20. The Seeds (Control) Order, 1983 21. National Seeds Policy, 2002 22. The Seeds Bill, 2004 23. Seed Marketing-Marketing Structure and Organization 24. References