Seed viability is an important trait in agriculture which directly influences seedling
emergence and crop yield. However, even when stored under optimal conditions, all seeds …

As part of conservation of plant genetic resources, long-term storage of seeds is highly
relevant for genebanks. Here we present a systematic review and a meta-analysis of studies …

The past decade has seen an observable loss of plant biodiversity which can be attributed to
changing climate conditions, destroying ecosystems to create farmlands and continuous …

In this paper, we review gene bank operations that have an influence on the global
conservation system, with the intention to identify critical aspects that should be improved for …

The length of time for which seed lots maintain their viability and vigour in storage has
become a trait of interest for rice and other crop and model species. However, different …

Crop wild relatives (CWR, plural CWRs) are those wild species that are regarded as the
ancestors of our cultivated crops. It was only at the end of the last century that they were …

Sweet corn seeds are sensitive to storage due to their low starch content and poor seed
vigor. Therefore, it is important to understand their physiological and biochemical behavior …

Achieving seed germination quality standards poses a real challenge to seed companies as
they are compelled to abide by strict certification rules, while having only partial seed …

Genebanks underpin global food security, conserving and distributing agrobiodiversity for
use in research and breeding. The CGIAR collections include> 700,000 seed accessions …

Genebank management is a field in its own right; it is multifaceted, requiring a diverse set of
skills and knowledge. Seed physiology is one area that is critical to the successful operation …