Seed longevity is the most important trait related to the management of gene banks because
it governs the regeneration cycle of seeds. Thus, seed longevity is a quantitative trait. Prior to …

Seeds, in particular of orthodox type, represent the most important stage in plant
reproduction and play an essential role in plant spread. Seeds vary in their germination …

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 …

Seeds are the mode of propagation for most plant species and form the basis of both
agriculture and ecosystems. Desiccation tolerant seeds, representative of most crop species …

Upon storage, seeds inevitably age and lose their viability over time, which determines their
longevity. Longevity correlates with successful seed germination and enhancing this trait is …

Seed longevity is a measure of the viability of seeds during long-term storage and is crucial
for germplasm conservation and crop improvement programs. Also, longevity is an important …

Sustainable agricultural production largely depends upon the viability and longevity of high-
quality seeds during storage. Legumes are considered as rich source of dietary protein that …

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 …

The length of time for which seed lots maintain their viability and vigour in storage has
become a trait of interest for rice and other crop and model species. However, different …

The degradation of nature is among the most serious issues that the world faces, with
pressing needs to simultaneously avoid dangerous climate change, feed a growing …