The main source of production and propagation of medicinal plants is their seeds. Identification and preparation of plant seed at the right time and preparation of special media for propagation and growth are the first solid and reliable steps in the production of medicinal plants. "Medicinal Seed Atlas" is a specialized collection of medicinal plant seeds that will be prepared in three volumes. The present book is the first volume of this series that presents methods of germination testing and optimal germination and seed dormancy conditions for 210 medicinal species. The second and third volumes are in the process of compiling and evaluating in total more than 495 species of medicinal Plants.

Name: Maryam Mackizadeh Tafti Scientific Certificate: Ph. D. in Ecology of Crops Scientific degree: Assistant Professor in Ecology of Crops Field of interests: Ecology of medicinal plants Name: Ebrahim Sharifi Ashour Abadi Scientific Certificate: Ph. D. in Agricultural Ecology Scientific degree: Associate Professor in Agricultural Ecology Field of interests: Medicinal Plants