Timing of seed germination is one of the key steps in plant life cycles. It determines the
beginning of plant growth in natural or agricultural ecosystems. In the wild, many seeds …

Seeds are a vital component of the world's diet. Cereal grains alone, which comprise-90% of
all cultivated seeds, contribute up to half of the global per capita energy intake. Not …

Highlights•Dormancy induction is controlled by plant hormones and dormancy-specific
proteins.•Environmental conditions during seed maturation and storage influence …

Whether seeds germinate or maintain dormancy is decided upon through very intricate
physiological processes. Correct timing of these processes is most important for the plants …

Reproduction is a critical time in plant life history. Therefore, genes affecting seed dormancy
and germination are among those under strongest selection in natural plant populations …

Primary seed dormancy is an important adaptive plant trait whereby seed germination is
blocked under conditions that would otherwise be favorable for germination. This trait is …

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 …

Seed dormancy has played a significant role in adaptation and evolution of seed plants.
While its biological significance is clear, molecular mechanisms underlying seed dormancy …

As in other cultivated species, dormancy can be seen as a problem in cereal production,
either due to its short duration or to its long persistence. Indeed, cereal crops lacking enough …

Background Physical seed dormancy is an important trait in legume domestication. Although
seed dormancy is beneficial in wild ecosystems, it is generally considered to be an …