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 …

The multiple, complex risks to plant species survival are increasing, and conservation
strategies that include ex situ as well as in situ approaches are needed now more than ever …

Both seed germination and early seedling establishment are important biological processes
in a plant's lifecycle. Seed longevity is a key trait in agriculture, which directly influences …

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

During desiccation, the cytoplasm of orthodox seeds solidifies into an intracellular glass with
highly restricted diffusion and molecular mobility. Temperature and water content govern …

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

Seed dormancy represents a pivotal challenge in seed germination, standing as a
significant impediment to attaining SDG 2-the zero-hunger goal. This dormancy arises from …

Seed viability depends upon the maintenance of functional lipids; however, how membrane
lipid components dynamically change during the seed aging process remains obscure …

Lysophospholipids (LPLs) represent a major class of polar lipids crucial for rice's nutritional
and functional properties. This study investigates the impact of varying storage temperatures …