Desiccation tolerance and longevity of germinated Sesbania virgata (Cav.) Pers.seeds
Abstract: Seed desiccation tolerance (DT) and longevity are necessary for better dissemination of plant species and establishment of soil seed bank. They are acquired by orthodox seeds during the maturation phase of development and lost upon germination. DT can be re-induced in germinated seeds by a...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes
2016-03-01
|
Series: | Journal of Seed Science |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2317-15372016000100050&lng=en&tlng=en |