More on seed longevity phenotyping.
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Journal article
Date published
March 29, 2022
Abstract
Understanding the relative longevity of different seed lots, perhaps of different species or genotypes, but also following production under different environments or using different cultivation methods, or following different post-harvest treatments, is relevant to anyone concerned with the retention of seed lot viability and vigour during storage. However, different scientists over the years have used different conditions to assess seed lot longevity, as well as different variables as the measure of ‘longevity.’ Here, we give some of the backgrounds to how two standard protocols, with an open and closed system respectively, were derived, and explain why we consider , defined as the time during storage when seed lot viability, as measured through a germination test, has declined to 50%, is a suitable longevity trait parameter.
Creator (organisation)
Hay, Fiona R.
Davies, Rachael M.
Dickie, John B.
Merritt, David J.
Wolkis, Dustin M.
Funder
| Funder name | Awards |
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK Government, United Kingdom | |
Journal title
Seed Science Research
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Place of publication
Cambridge, UK
ISSN
0960-2585
eISSN
1475-2735
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