One such strategy is seed dormancy, an adaptation that temporally prevents viable seeds from germinating even under optimal conditions, when the subsequent seedling development is of high risk.

This is where chemical scarification can help by softening the seed coat and allowing oxygen (and water) to reach the dormant ...

One method of making fruit grow without seeds inside is to spray the flower with hormones such as auxin or gibberellin. This is called parthenocarpic fruit development. Dormancy stops seeds ...

Other plants, known as biennials, grow in the first year, then produce flowers and seeds in the second year. Perennials return season after season. Their roots lie dormant during winter ...

But storing seeds in a dormant state actually mirrors plants' own survival strategy. Dormancy is the mysterious plant behavior that "protects against an unpredictable future," according to ...

We strongly advise you to read all "Author instructions" in the "Journal information" area prior to submitting. Seed Science Research has moved to a Gold Open Access publishing model. Articles ...

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The UK spring barley area is predicted to rise 13% this season, and growers are advised to adapt cultivation and drilling methods to resurrect waterlogged soils. Following the wet winter… ...

Sunflower seeds are popular in trail mix, multi-grain bread, nutrition bars, and for snacking straight from the bag. Here’s everything you need to know about sunflower seeds, including their ...

Once your product begins performing well in the market, it may be time to consider a seed round of funding. Seed rounds are typically between $2–$5 million with a post-money valuation between $ ...