Synopsis Although, the science of seed biology had early beginnings, the technological aspects started in mid of nineteenth century. While most of the developments have taken place in the present century. The subject has undergone several diversifications and has acquired significant importance on account of its association with the supply of high quality planting material. So far as the publication of consolidated dat is concerned, the subject is till in infancy. The purpose of Vista in Seed Pathology is to present the state of our knowledge on various aspects in the Indian perspective and also to highlight the limitations. Efforts have been made to include information on as many aspects as possible. The contributors are of long standing in their own particular aspect of the subject. The book has an inter-disciplinary approach with useful material for researchers, teachers and workers in Seed Testing laboratories, seed industry etc.