Dr. Xiaowen Hu
Rm 709, Biye Building
13519646178
Office Hours: Drop in or by appointment.
Text: Jianguo Han. 2000. Forage Seed Science. Second Ed. China Agricultural University Publishing. pp. 247. The textbook is available for purchase online. Note: Chapters listed in the course outline are different from chapters in the second edition.
Lists of other references will be provided as required.
Grade Assignment:
Participation in Class and Homework Assignment 40%
Final Examination (During regular examination period.) 60%
Examinations will include questions and problems from lectures and assigned readings.
Note: Academic dishonesty is a serious offence. Please refer to the Regulations to National Education Examination Offenders for some information.
CPAST XXXX ? SEED SCIENCE
Course Description: This course deals with the basic principles and concepts of seed science and related topics. The biological characters, chemical components, dormancy and germination of seeds will be explored. Besides, seed quality testing and controls, seed storage, seed processing, and seed management will be discussed.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should:
1) Understand basic principles and concepts of seed science and related topics.
2) Be able to develop solutions to simple seed science problems.
3) Effectively communicate scientific knowledge related to seed science.
Lectures are scheduled Tr at 9:00 am, Rm A409 Tianshan Building, Yuzhong Campus.
COURSE OUTLINE
1. INTRODUCTION (Chapter 1)
-definition of seed
-the study range and assignments of seed science
-development trend of seed science
-current situation and development trend of seed industry at home and abroad
-seed classification
2. BASIC STRUCTURE AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SEED (Chapter 2)
-external morphology and internal structure of seed
-seed classification system based on botany
3. SEED DEVELOPMENT AND MATURE (Chapter 3)
-seed formation and seed development
-factors affecting seed mature
4. SEED GERMINATION (Chapter 4)
-definition of seed germination
-changes in seed germination process
-environmental requirements of seed germination
5. SEED VIGOR (Chapter 5)
-definitions of seed vigor, seed viability and seed germination ability
-factors affecting seed vigor
-principles and methods of seed vigor tests
6. SEED LONGVITY (Chapter 6)
-definition of seed longevity
-diversity of seed longevity
-factors affecting seed longevity and seed aging
-forecasting of seed longevity
7. SEED DORMANCY (Chapter 7)
-definition of seed dormancy
-classification system of seed dormancy
-seed dormancy formation and release
-artificial regulation of seed dormancy
8. SEED ECOLOGY (Chapter 8)
-seed dispersal
-soil seed bank
9. SEED PRODUCTION (Chapter 9)
-principles of seed production
-current situation of forage seed production in China and abroad
10. SEED PROCESS AND STORAGE (Chapter 10)
-principles and procedures of seed process
-methods and technologies for seed quality enhancement
-apparatuses of seed process and seed treatment
-principles of seed storage
11. SEED TESTING (Chapter 11)
-test indexes, contents, methods and procedures of seed testing
-operation of seed testing apparatuses
