Polygonatum sibiricum Red. (P. sibiricum) seeds exhibit strong dormancy, which prolongs germination period, reduces germination rate, and thus hinders its production. Research on breaking seed dormancy via optimized sand storage and clarifying germination-related mechanisms is insufficient. This ...
During seed imbibition, lipids are engaged in membrane reorganization while facing free radical-mediated oxidative injury. In the present work, we explored changes in lipid components at different timepoints of imbibition (0.5, 2, 4, 6, and 8 h) in the legume Medicago truncatula, by combining bio...
Seed aging leads to reduced germination rates and vigor, particularly under stress conditions. We subjected aged maize seeds to 40 seconds of ultrasonic treatment, which enhanced their vigor and tolerance to combined stress. The ultrasonic treatment increased more cracks and holes in the seed coa...