Course Description
Discuss and/or demonstrate concepts, theories, principles, and technologies involved in seed anatomy and structure, development, handling, dissemination, and processing. The seed development process, from breeder seed through foundation, registered and certified will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on seed of genetically engineered and modified crops, PVP and patented cultivars, and royalties associated with these type seed. All aspects of seed storage and conditioning will be explored.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students enrolled in this class will be required to review three (3) research papers from approved peer-reviewed
scientific journals and write a summary paper of each. Graduate students will also be required to give an oral presentation on each paper. Also, graduate students will be responsible for conducting an approved research project during the semester. The research project should include: (a) proposal of research to be conducted, (b) hypothesis of expected outcome, (c) experimental methodology for completing the research, (d) results, and (e) discussion of findings and a conclusion.
Athena Title
Seed Technology
Prerequisite
BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students who complete this course will be expected to: 1) Have knowledge of seed structure, composition, and development 2) Have knowledge of seed quality (vigor and viability) and factors affecting quality 3) Understanding of process of seed germination and dormancy 4) Different types of seed and seed treatments
Topical Outline
• Structure and composition of seed • Development and maturation • Process of seed germination • Dormancy and the control of germination • Seed quality: viability and vigor • Classes of seeds • Seed storage and handling • Seed borne diseases and management (seed treatment)
Syllabus
Public CV