Seed dormancy and germination are complex adaptive traits of higher plants that are
influenced by a large number of genes and environmental factors. Studies of genetics and …

Seed dormancy allows seeds to overcome periods that are unfavourable for seedling
established and is therefore important for plant ecology and agriculture. Several processes …

Abstract The Arabidopsis LEAFY COTYLEDON1 (LEC1) gene is required for the
specification of cotyledon identity and the completion of embryo maturation. We isolated the …

Most of the transcription factors (TFs) responsible for controlling seed development are not
yet known. To identify TF genes expressed at specific stages of seed development, including …

We have used cDNA microarrays to examine changes in gene expression during
Arabidopsis seed development and to compare wild-type and mutant wrinkled1 (wri1) seeds …

Seeds represent the main source of nutrients for animals and humans, and knowledge of
their biology provides tools for improving agricultural practices and managing genetic …

A suite of mechanisms or processes that together have been implicated in the acquisition
and maintenance of desiccation tolerance in orthodox seeds is discussed in the context of …

Abstract Arabidopsis LEAFY COTYLEDON1 (LEC1) is a critical regulator required for normal
development during the early and late phases of embryogenesis that is sufficient to induce …

Two fundamental aspects of plant development are the maturation phase of embryo
development in seed plants and totipotency via somatic embryogenesis (SE). The LEAFY …

Seed dormancy is an adaptive trait that improves survival of the next generation by
optimizing the distribution of germination over time. The agricultural and forest industries rely …