Seed longevity is a central actor in plant germplasm resource conservation, species
reproduction, geographical distribution, crop yield and quality and food processing and …

Yellow-seed trait is a desirable breeding characteristic of rapeseed (Brassica napus) that
could greatly improve seed oil yield and quality. However, the underlying mechanisms …

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 …

Ubiquitination is a fundamental mechanism regulating the stability of target proteins in
eukaryotes; however, the regulatory mechanism in seed longevity remains unknown. Here …

Genomic imprinting refers to parent‐of‐origin‐dependent gene expression and primarily
occurs in the endosperm of flowering plants, but its functions and epigenetic mechanisms …

Seeds slowly accumulate damage during storage, which ultimately results in germination
failure. The seed coat protects the embryo from the external environment, and its …

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 …

Seed longevity, the capacity to remain alive during dry storage, is pivotal to germination
performance and is essential for preserving genetic diversity. It is acquired during late …

Seed aging during storage results in loss of vigor and germination ability due to the
accumulation of damage by oxidation reactions. Experimental aging tests, for instance to …

Cutin and suberin are lipid polyesters deposited in specific apoplastic compartments. Their
fundamental roles in plant biology include controlling the movement of gases, water and …