Upon storage, seeds inevitably age and lose their viability over time, which determines their
longevity. Longevity correlates with successful seed germination and enhancing this trait is …

Soybean, a crop of international importance, is challenged with the problem of seed
longevity mainly due to its genetic composition and associated environmental cues …

Key message Nanoparticle pretreatment improved the health of aged Cajanus cajan seeds
viz., regulation of redox status, gene expression, and restoration of hormonal homeostasis …

Seeds are classified as either: orthodox, seeds that tolerate dehydration; recalcitrant, seeds
that are high in moisture content and cannot withstand intensive desiccation; or …

Seeds are the mode of propagation for most plant species and form the basis of both
agriculture and ecosystems. Desiccation tolerant seeds, representative of most crop species …

Seed priming is routinely applied to improve germination rates and seedling establishment,
but the decrease in longevity observed in primed seeds constitutes a major drawback that …

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 …

Seed production underpins the agricultural industry and is impacted by the maternal
environment during maturation. In addition, inappropriate post-harvest storage conditions …

Determining the moment for harvesting the tropical peanut with a focus on superior seed
quality is not an easy task. Particularities such as indeterminate flowering, underground …

Water is essential for metabolism and all life processes. Despite this, many organisms
distributed across the kingdoms of life survive near-complete desiccation or anhydrobiosis …