Seed longevity is a central pivot of the preservation of biodiversity, being of main importance
to face the challenges linked to global climate change and population growth. This complex …

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 …

Both seed germination and early seedling establishment are important biological processes
in a plant's lifecycle. Seed longevity is a key trait in agriculture, which directly influences …

Farmers and growers are constantly looking for high quality seeds able to ensure uniform
field establishment and increased production. Seed priming is used to induce pre …

Abstract Background and Aims Determining seed longevity by identifying chemical changes
that precede, and may be linked to, seed mortality, is an important but difficult task. 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 …

Seeds are an important life cycle stage because they guarantee plant survival in
unfavorable environmental conditions and the transfer of genetic information from parents to …

The lifespan or longevity of a seed is the time period over which it can remain viable. Seed
longevity is a complex trait and varies greatly between species and even seed lots of the …

When seeds deteriorate, they lose vigour and become more sensitive to stresses upon
germination. Eventually seeds lose the ability to germinate. The factors which determine the …

Abstract Long-term conservation of 7.4 million ex situ seed accessions held in agricultural
genebanks and botanic gardens worldwide is a challenging mission for human food security …