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 fundamental deteriorative processes that lead to loss of seed viability contrastingly vary
between desiccation insensitive (orthodox) and desiccation sensitive seeds (recalcitrant) …

Conservation of plant genetic diversity, including economically important crops, is the
foundation for food safety. About 90% of the world's crop genetic diversity is stored as seeds …

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

The accumulation of reactive oxygen species has been associated with a loss of seed
viability. Therefore, we have investigated the germination ability of a range of seed stocks …

The length of time for which seed lots maintain their viability and vigour in storage has
become a trait of interest for rice and other crop and model species. However, different …

Seed longevity is a polygenic trait of relevance for agriculture and for understanding the
effect of environment on the ageing of biological systems. In order to identify novel longevity …

Seed germination is a critical event in higher plant life because its success ensures the
establishment of a new generation and survival of the species. It is regulated by a myriad of …

Abstract “Orthodox” seeds are desiccation tolerant, enabling dry storage for agricultural and
conservational purposes. Protocols of “controlled deterioration”(CD) using elevated …

Seed longevity (storability) is an important seed quality trait. High seed quality is important in
agriculture, for the industry, and for safeguarding biodiversity as many species are stored as …