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LITERATURE

Literature, books and journal articles of interest to readers are presented here. Please send list of seed publications on policy, regulation and technology to the Editor for inclusion in Seed Info.

ISTA. 2003. Common Laboratory Seed Health Testing Methods for Detecting Fungi: This book describes in detail the conventional testing methods that are used in detecting fungi associated with seeds. The basic facilities and equipment required to perform these methods are presented with photographs. There are eight chapters covering sampling, examination of dry seeds, washing test, blotter method and its modifications, agar plate method, embryo count method and seedling symptom test, supported with a glossary and literature. Each method is supplemented with examples. This book has been written for scientists and technicians working at the seed testing and plant quarantine laboratories where the health of seeds is monitored for planting value and where presence of fungi of quarantine importance is checked in seed consignments of big and small sizes, including germplasm. Methods described in the book, along with identifying characters of fungi, will be useful to plant pathologists and seed technologists in their daily work and at the same time the book will act as a reference source to plant pathologists and mycologists in research and training programs. The descriptions of 239 fungi have been well illustrated with photographs (black and white as well as colored) and line drawings of fruiting structures that will ease their identification. First Edition, 425 pp; Price, €100 ($115) plus shipment freights. For orders contact: ISTA, P.O. BOX 308, 8303, Bassersdorf, Switzerland, Fax: ++41-1-8386001; E-mail: ista.office@ista.ch; Online order at http://www.seedtest.org

Interactive CD on Seed Processing, ICARDA, Aleppo, Syria: This interactive CD provides information on seed cleaning and treatment both at the farmers' level and as part of the national seed industry. The most important machines in a seed processing plant are illustrated and working principles discussed. The CD is available free from Seed Unit of ICARDA.

WANA Catalogue of Field and Seed Standards, WANA Seed Network Publication 25/02, ICARDA, Aleppo, Syria: This catalogue includes field and seed standards of agricultural, horticultural, industrial and pasture and forage crops in member countries of the WANA Seed Network. The document is useful for harmonization initiatives and seed trade among the countries. The publication is available from the WANA Seed Network Secretariat.