Seed plants have evolved to maintain the dormancy of freshly matured seeds until the
appropriate time for germination. Seed dormancy and germination are distinct physiological …

Hydrogen peroxide was initially recognized as a toxic molecule that causes damage at
different levels of cell organization and thus losses in cell viability. From the 1990s, the role …

The combined effect of non-thermal plasma treatment of water and seeds on the rate of
germination and plants growth of radish (Raphanus sativus), tomato (Solanum …

The ability of a seed to germinate and establish a plant at the right time of year is of vital
importance from an ecological and economical point of view. Due to the fragility of these …

During the past two decades, nitric oxide (NO) has evolved from a mere gaseous free radical
to become a new messenger in plant biology with an important role in a plethora of …

Seeds are unique time capsules that can switch between 2 complex and highly interlinked
stages: seed dormancy and germination. Dormancy contributes to the survival of plants …

Abscisic acid (ABA) regulates abiotic stress and developmental responses including
regulation of seed dormancy to prevent seeds from germinating under unfavorable …

Environmental conditions are the basis of plant reproduction and are the critical factors
controlling seed dormancy and germination. Global climate change is currently affecting …

Nitric oxide (NO) regulates plant growth, enhances nutrient uptake, and activates disease
and stress tolerance mechanisms in most plants, making NO a potential tool for use in …

Nitric oxide (NO) is a relevant signal molecule involved in many plant processes. However,
the mechanisms and proteins responsible for its synthesis are scarcely known. In most …