Seed conditioning . Volume one, Technology : advanced-level information for managers, technical specialists, professional / Bill (B.R.) Gregg, Gary L. Billups.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Enfield, N.H. : Science Publishers, c2010.Description: volume 2. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781578085729 (v. 1 : hardcover)
  • 1578085721 (v. 1 : hardcover)
  • 9781578086085 (v. 2, set)
  • 9781578086870 (v. 2, pt. A : hardcover)
  • 9781578086092 (v. 3)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 631.521 22 GRE
Review: "Seed conditioning turns raw harvested seed into pure seed that is free of undesirable materials, safe from pests and diseases, and that can be planted for a good stand of healthy plants of the desired crop. This compendium is based on real-life experiences, trials and efforts of many conditioners, and has been compiled and distilled into a brief, easy-to-understand form" -- NHBS Bookstore
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CONTENTS

PART-A
Seed quality
supplying high-quality seed
role and principles of seed conditioning
handling bulk seed
receiving raw seed
determining conditioning requirements and lab model cleaning
seed moisture
drying seed
moving seed in conditioning
elevators
airlift elevator
conveyors
e.tc

PART-B
Gravity separator
stoner
width and thickness grading
roll mill
magnetic separator
color sorter
aspirators and pneumatic separators
spiral separator
table separator
e.tc

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

"Seed conditioning turns raw harvested seed into pure seed that is free of undesirable materials, safe from pests and diseases, and that can be planted for a good stand of healthy plants of the desired crop. This compendium is based on real-life experiences, trials and efforts of many conditioners, and has been compiled and distilled into a brief, easy-to-understand form" -- NHBS Bookstore

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