Rice seed dormancy is an important trait related to the preharvest sprouting resistance of
rice and is controlled by a polygene network. To identify the genes involved in this process …

Various long-lived mRNAs are stored in seeds, some of which are required for the initial
phase of germination and are critical to seed longevity. However, the seed-specific long …

Low temperatures stress is one of the important factors limiting rice yield, especially during
rice anther development, and can cause pollen sterility and decrease grain yield. In our …

High vigor seeds have greater yield potential than those with low vigor; however, long-term
storage leads to a decline in this trait. The objective of this study was to identify quantitative …

Maximising potential seed longevity during harvesting and drying will minimise later testing
and regeneration, accumulation of genetic damage, and depletion of seed accessions in …

In rice, pre‐exposure to sublethal treatment followed by harsh lethal treatment is known to
improve tolerance of different abiotic stresses at the vegetative stage within and across …

Seed aging is a process that results in a delayed germination, a decreased germination
percentage, and finally a total loss of seed viability. However, the mechanism of seed aging …

Background Seed dormancy is an adaptive trait employed by flowering plants to avoid harsh
environmental conditions for the continuity of their next generations. In cereal crops …

Seed aging or deterioration in rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major problem for agronomic
production and germplasm preservation. Deciphering the genetic mechanism involved in …

Abstract Key message Several QTLs and genes responsible for seed dormancy were
detected and SNP candidates were shown to cause changes in seed germination. Abstract …