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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Successful germination represents a crucial developmental transition in the plant lifecycle
and is important both for crop yields and plant survival in natural ecosystems. However …

Seeds are important to agriculture and conservation of plant biodiversity. In agriculture, seed
germination performance is an important determinant of crop yield, in particular under …

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 …

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 …

Seed longevity is a polygenic trait of relevance for agriculture and for understanding the
effect of environment on the ageing of biological systems. In order to identify novel longevity …

Seed longevity, defined as the ability to remain alive during storage, is an important
agronomic factor. Poor longevity negatively impacts seedling establishment and …