Seed viability is an important trait in agriculture which directly influences seedling
emergence and crop yield. However, even when stored under optimal conditions, all seeds …

As a fossil fuel substitute, bio-jet fuel derived from inedible oilseed crops has the potential to
improve energy security, decrease carbon footprint, and promote agricultural economy and …

Cardoon is a multi-purpose crop for several industries. In this study, cardoon seeds were
separated according to the viability and characterized for their chemical composition and …

Background Onion seeds have limited storage capacity compared to other vegetable seeds.
It is crucial to identify the mechanisms that induce tolerance to storage conditions and …

Conservation of plant genetic diversity is fundamental for crop improvement, increasing
agricultural production and sustainability, especially in the face of climatic changes …

The germination response of seeds under artificial stress conditions is a tool for better
understanding of the survival and adaptation ability of species under natural stress …

The loss of germination, viability, and vigor of seeds under storage conditions are the main
causes of the need to multiply the seed material for leguminous crops. For crop …

Abstract Background European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) trees produce seeds irregularly;
therefore, it is necessary to store beech seeds for forestation. Despite the acquisition of …

High-vigor soybean seeds are critical for efficient production owing to their favorable growth
properties and high yield potential. The evaluation and identification of high-vigor …

Light modulates almost every aspect of plant physiology, including plant-pathogen
interactions. Among these, the hypersensitive response (HR) of plants to pathogens is …