PREMISE OF THE STUDY:Numerous studies have treated the mass of a whole seed as an integrated unit, although the components seed kernel and seed coat play different roles and are subject to different ...

Bluebonnets are members of the genus Lupinus in the pea family, Fabaceae. The seed coat of Lupines is hard, which impedes the water imbibition that is essential to break the dormancy of seed, thereby ...

Water is the limiting factor for agriculture in many of the world’s semiarid regions, where crops are lost to drought in their early stages of life, during germination and as young seedlings.

Shasha Li, Xiangyu Geng, Shuo Chen, Keke Liu, Saisai Yu, Xiping Wang, Chaohong Zhang, Jianxia Zhang, Yingqiang Wen, Qiangwei Luo, Yan Xu and Yuejin Wang Seed development is essential for the ...

Modern seed handling systems can damage seed and reduce germination, especially in sensitive soybeans. “Soybeans are the poster child for mechanical seed damage and its effects on germination and ...

Ever tried to plant tomato seeds fresh out of the fruit? They likely failed. That's because you're missing a vital step in ...

Some of these fast-growing trees produce sweet, colorful fruits, while others may have a more bitter yield that has other ...

Starting your own plants from seeds can save a lot of money and give you way more choice than you’ll find at plant-buying time... even in the biggest garden centers. When you start your own seeds ...