Most plant seeds are dispersed in a dry, mature state. If these seeds are non-dormant and
the environmental conditions are favourable, they will pass through the complex process of …

Seed germination is a critical stage in the plant life cycle and the first step toward successful
plant establishment. Therefore, understanding germination is of important ecological and …

The transition from seed to seedling is mediated by germination, a complex process that
starts with imbibition and completes with radicle emergence. To gain insight into the …

Seeds are unique time capsules that can switch between 2 complex and highly interlinked
stages: seed dormancy and germination. Dormancy contributes to the survival of plants …

The transition between dormancy and germination represents a critical stage in the life cycle
of higher plants and is an important ecological and commercial trait. In this review we …

The chemical energy synthesized during photosynthesis as carbohydrates, lipids and
proteins accumulates in seeds and provides a food source for animals. Seeds are also …

Seed imbibition is a prerequisite for subsequent dormancy and germination control. Here,
we investigated imbibition responses of Arabidopsis seeds by transcriptomic and hormone …

Germination is a complex process during which the seed must quickly recover physically
from maturation drying, resume a sustained intensity of metabolism, complete essential …

Seed germination is regulated in a concerted manner that involves generating growth
potential in the embryo to overcome the mechanical resistance of the endosperm. The wake …

An understanding of the biology of seeds has been greatly advanced in recent years. The
progresses, particularly in the field of seed dormancy and germination research, have been …