seed-biology
Seed biology is the study of seed development, structure, germination, dormancy, and the physiological processes that govern seed vigor and viability. This field is fundamental to plant science because seeds are the primary means of plant reproduction and dispersal, making their biology essential for understanding population dynamics and species persistence. Understanding seed biology has direct applications in agriculture, ecosystem restoration, and conservation efforts, enabling researchers to improve crop productivity and preserve plant biodiversity under changing environmental conditions.
Harnessing GhGRDP1 natural variation for enhanced cotton seed yield...
Cotton seeds are crushed into cottonseed oil used in cooking and food products worldwide, so bree...
Long-term high temperatures affect seed maturation and seed coat in...
As summers get hotter, the canola oil in your pantry and the rapeseed crops in farmers' fields ar...
Advances in seed omics.
Seeds behind 70% of the food on your plate are under threat from climate change, and this researc...
What do we know about the seed microbiome?
Tiny microbial hitchhikers inside every seed you plant — or every vegetable you eat — may hold th...
Seeds and nanomaterials: seed-assisted synthesis, nanotoxicity, and...
Same seeds you plant in your garden are at the frontier of new technologies that could one day pr...
A pennycress transparent testa 8 knockout mutant has drastic change...
Breeding better pennycress could turn an overlooked winter weed into a widespread biofuel crop, p...
