Early atherosclerosis features functional and structural changes in the endothelial barrier
function that affect the traffic of molecules and solutes between the vessel lumen and the …

From a biomechanical perspective, the completion of seed (and fruit) germination depends
on the balance of two opposing forces: the growth potential of the embryonic axis (radicle …

Seeds are a vital component of the world's diet. Cereal grains alone, which comprise-90% of
all cultivated seeds, contribute up to half of the global per capita energy intake. Not …

The proposal is made that seed scientists need an internationally acceptable hierarchical
system of classification for seed dormancy. Further, we suggest that a modified version of the …

Dormancy is imposed in some seeds by the tissues that surround the embryo, which act as a
mechanical barrier to the emergence of the radicle. Thus it has been proposed that …

The mechanism and regulation of coffee seed germination were studied in Coffea arabica L.
cv. Rubi. The coffee embryo grew inside the endosperm prior to radicle protrusion and …

Cucurbit crops are mostly produced for their immature or mature fruits. However, a relatively
high proportion of cucurbit fields are destined for seed production, either for seed …

In the physiological sense, germination begins with seed water uptake and ends with the
initiation of elongation by the embryonic axis, usually the radicle. The driving forces and …

The term 'germination'has a surprisingly large number of meanings. In general, the term is
applied to seeds, spores, and pollen to indicate when these quiescent structures reinitiate …

The latest findings in seed physiology—discussed as they relate to agricultural problems!
Presenting the latest findings in the area of seed physiology as well as the practical …