Several studies have been developed to understand the physiology of seed deterioration,
however, the initial steps of the deterioration process are not completely clear. Seed vigor …

Background Accelerated ageing, which is known to diminish seed viability and vigour in
different seed crops, has been used to predict seed storability. The goal of this study was to …

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of temperature and substrate on the
germination of P. volubilis seeds. Seeds harvested from 25 matrix plants were submitted, in …

The characteristics of soybean seed chemical composition are related to specific processes
occurring in seed during storage. These changes lead to seed aging during storage and …

Deterioration of oil seeds is more rapid when compared to the other crop seeds, the
deterioration will depend on the chemical composition of the seed and also storage …

Horseweed (Conyza spp.) is considered as one of the major weeds occurring in the
agricultural areas of South America, especially in Brazil. This species stands out from the …

Two seed lots viz V 1 (high vigour seeds) and V2 (72 hours accelerated aged seeds/low
vigour seeds) of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L) cultivar Solan Hara were subjected to …

Semillas de maíz (Zea mayz L.) de 12 lotes de diferentes años de adquisición se utilizaron
para estudiar la relación entre las mediciones de conductividad eléctrica (CE) y pH del agua …

Seed deterioration is when a seed loses its vigor and eventually loses viability. Seed
viability is an important trait that directly influences seedling emergence and crop yield. The …