Dehiscence method: a seed-saving, quick and simple viability assessment in rice

Abstract Background Seed viability monitoring is very important in ex situ germplasm preservation to detect germplasm deterioration. This requires seed-, time- and labor- saving methods with high precision to assess seed germination as viability. Although the current non-invasive, rapid, sensing met...

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Main Authors: Ling-xiang Xu, Yi-xin Lin, Li-hong Wang, Yuan-chang Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Plant Methods
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13007-018-0334-3