Mature seeds are an ultimate physiological status that enables plants to endure extreme
conditions such as high and low temperature, freezing and desiccation. Seed longevity, the …

Most plant seeds are dispersed in a dry, mature state. If these seeds are non-dormant and
the environmental conditions are favourable, they will pass through the complex process of …

In the context of seed technology, the use of physical methods for increasing plant
production offers advantages over conventional treatments based on chemical substances …

Abstract Anhydrobiosis ('life without water') is the remarkable ability of certain organisms to
survive almost total dehydration. It requires a coordinated series of events during …

The seed constitutes the main vector of plant propagation and it is a critical development
stage with many specificities. Seed longevity is a major challenge for the conservation of …

The lifespan or longevity of a seed is the time period over which it can remain viable. Seed
longevity is a complex trait and varies greatly between species and even seed lots of the …

Seed longevity is a central pivot of the preservation of biodiversity, being of main importance
to face the challenges linked to global climate change and population growth. This complex …

Two primary biochemical reactions in seed ageing (lipid peroxidation and non‐enzymatic
protein glycosylation with reducing sugars) have been studied under different seed water …

Societal Impact Statement Eroding plant diversity has serious implications for the well‐being
of humanity and our planet. Conserving plants ex situ requires technologies that are rapidly …

Cryopreservation is the storage of viable cells, tissues, organs and organisms at ultra-low
temperatures, usually in liquid nitrogen to a minimum temperature of− 196° C. The term …