Climate change is impacting crop performance and agricultural systems around the world
with implications for farmers and consumers. We carried out a systematic review to …

The lifespan or longevity of a seed is the time period over which it can remain viable. Seed
longevity is a complex trait and varies greatly between species and even seed lots of the …

Coffee is a valuable beverage crop due to its characteristic flavor, aroma, and the stimulating
effects of caffeine. We generated a high-quality draft genome of the species Coffea …

Desiccation-tolerant (DT) plant germplasm (ie seeds, pollen and spores) survive drying to
low moisture contents, when cytoplasm solidifies, forming a glass, and chemical reactions …

Considerable advances in our understanding of coffee seed physiology have been made in
recent years. However, despite intense research efforts, there are many aspects that remain …

This study aimed at developing alternative vitrification solutions, modified either from the
original PVS2 vitrification solution by increasing glycerol and sucrose and/or decreasing …

The objective of this work was to compare the effectiveness of three chemical families,
namely, chlorogenic acids, fatty acids, and elements, for the discrimination of Arabica …

Seeds are one of the preferable and most used sources of germplasm for the ex situ
preservation of plant genetic resources. They are generally stored dry at− 20° C in seed …

Background and Aims The purpose of this study was to investigate the basis of the optimal
hydration status for cryopreservation of intermediate oily seeds using Citrus as a model.• …

Abstract Cryopreservation (liquid nitrogen,− 196° C) is the only safe and cost-effective option
for long-term conservation of genetic resources of non-orthodox seed species …