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ContentsChapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................11.1 The <strong>Seed</strong>...........................................................................................................11.2 Microorganisms in <strong>Seed</strong> ..................................................................................21.3 <strong>Histopathology</strong> .................................................................................................3References..................................................................................................................3Chapter 2 Reproductive Structures and <strong>Seed</strong> Formation .....................................72.1 Flower...............................................................................................................72.1.1 Vascularization <strong>of</strong> Flower ....................................................................92.2 Sterile Appendages.........................................................................................102.3 Fertile Appendages.........................................................................................112.3.1 Stamen................................................................................................112.3.1.1 Development <strong>of</strong> Microsporangium andMicrosporogenesis ..............................................................112.3.1.2 Development and Structure <strong>of</strong> Male Gametophyte ...........132.3.2 Carpel .................................................................................................132.3.2.1 Ovary...................................................................................142.3.2.2 Style ....................................................................................152.3.2.3 Stigma .................................................................................162.4 Nectaries.........................................................................................................172.5 Ovule ..............................................................................................................172.5.1 Structure and Types <strong>of</strong> Ovules ..........................................................172.5.2 Vascular Supply <strong>of</strong> Ovule..................................................................202.5.3 Cuticles in Ovule ...............................................................................202.5.4 Special Structures in Ovules..............................................................212.6 Development and Structure <strong>of</strong> Female Gametophyte ...................................212.7 Fertilization ....................................................................................................232.8 <strong>Seed</strong> Development .........................................................................................232.8.1 Endosperm..........................................................................................252.8.2 Embryo ...............................................................................................272.8.3 Changes in Nucellus ..........................................................................282.8.4 Changes in Chalaza............................................................................312.8.5 Changes in Integuments.....................................................................312.9 <strong>Seed</strong> Coat Development in Selected Genera.................................................322.9.1 Brassica..............................................................................................322.9.2 Crotalaria...........................................................................................322.9.3 Hibiscus and Gossypium....................................................................342.9.4 Cucurbita and Sechium......................................................................34

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