Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Hu and WC Cheng, as the only surviving relict species of the
Taxodiaceae Metasequoia genus, is a critically endangered and protected species in China …

Seed aging is a major challenge for food security, agronomic production, and germplasm
conservation, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG) are highly …

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 …

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 …

Leaf senescence, a pivotal process in plants, directly influences both crop yield and
nutritional quality. Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) is a C4 model crop renowned for its …

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 …

Seed aging is a complicated process influenced by environmental conditions, impacting
biochemical processes in seeds and causing deterioration that results in reduced viability …

Finger millet is being recognized as a potential future crop due to their nutrient contents and
antioxidative properties, which are much higher compared to the other minor millets for …

Abstract Background European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) trees produce seeds irregularly;
therefore, it is necessary to store beech seeds for forestation. Despite the acquisition of …

Seed quality plays an important role in the agricultural and animal husbandry production,
the effective utilization of genetic resources, the conservation of biodiversity and the …