Seed deterioration during storage results in a decline in vigor, which has a negative impact
on agricultural production. However, the mechanisms responsible for ageing are still poorly …

Mature seeds are an ultimate physiological status that enables plants to endure extreme
conditions such as high and low temperature, freezing and desiccation. Seed longevity, the …

Seed viability is an important trait in agriculture which directly influences seedling
emergence and crop yield. However, even when stored under optimal conditions, all seeds …

The Indian minimum seed certification standards recommend that black gram seeds should
have a minimum germination of at least 75% in order to pass the germination standard. The …

Seed longevity is a measure of the viability of seeds during long-term storage and is crucial
for germplasm conservation and crop improvement programs. Also, longevity is an important …

Seed aging is a complex and irreversible process that occurs during seed development and
storage. The quality of Allium mongolicum Regel seeds directly impacts its cultivation and …

Seeds enable plant survival in harsh environmental conditions, and via seeds, genetic
information is transferred from parents to the new generation; this stage provides an …

Soybean, a crop of international importance, is challenged with the problem of seed
longevity mainly due to its genetic composition and associated environmental cues …

Seed longevity is the most important trait related to the management of gene banks because
it governs the regeneration cycle of seeds. Thus, seed longevity is a quantitative trait. Prior to …

Seed dormancy is an important agronomic trait in cereals and leguminous crops as low
levels of seed dormancy during harvest season, coupled with high humidity, can cause …