IJBP Seed Biology Laboratory
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.
Seed Biology
Details of program and research at the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, The Ohio State University.
Seed Science Research
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.
Seed Biology Electronic Mailing List
Resource maintained by the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Ithaca, New York.
Field Studies of Seed Biology
Abstract on land management, linking to PDF of handbook from the forest science program, published by the British Columbia Ministry of Forests.
Laboratory of Bob Goldberg: Seed Institute
Multi-campus organization coordinated, with databases maintained at the Department of Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles.
Millennium Seed Bank Project
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.
Oregon State University: Integrative Seed Biology
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.
Seed Biology Place
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.
Seed Images
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 Programs.
University of Kentucky: Seed Biology
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.
International Society for Seed Science
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.
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