In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Seed Dormancy 2. Methods to Break Seed Dormancy 3. Significance of Seed Dormancy. Meaning of Seed Dormancy: In several species seeds germinate as soon as they have undergone maturation and provided proper conditions for germination. To this category belong the seeds of bean, pea, maize, etc. In some species the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the role of biotechnology in enhancing the shelf-life of fruits. Fruits contain high percentage of water and hence show high metabolic activity compared with seeds. During post harvesting stage this high activity continues and they are vulnerable to easy decay and perishability. Thus short shelf-life makes it difficult to transport and market the [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Fruit Ripening 2. Factors Affecting Fruit Ripening 3. Hormonal Regulation 4. Controlled Ripening 5. Artificial Fruit Ripening. Meaning of Fruit Ripening: There are several developmental phases through which the fruit passes and fruit ripening is one of them. In fact, ripening begins moment the growth of the fruit is completed. [...]