Photosynthesis sustains plant life on earth and is indispensable for plant growth and
development. Factors such as unfavorable environmental conditions, stress regulatory …

Increases in ambient temperatures have been a severe threat to crop production in many
countries around the world under climate change. Chloroplasts serve as metabolic centers …

Besides the deposition of storage reserves, seed maturation is characterized by the
acquisition of functional traits including germination, desiccation tolerance, dormancy, and …

Ambient temperatures are predicted to rise in the future owing to several reasons associated
with global climate changes. These temperature increases can result in heat stress-a severe …

Drought and heat stress are two major abiotic stresses that challenge the sustainability of
agriculture to a larger extend. The changing and unpredictable climate further aggravates …

Seed longevity is a central pivot of the preservation of biodiversity, being of main importance
to face the challenges linked to global climate change and population growth. This complex …

The preservation of our genetic resources and production of high-quality seeds depends on
their ability to remain viable and vigorous during storage. In a quantitative trait locus analysis …

Seed longevity, defined as the ability to remain alive during storage, is an important
agronomic factor. Poor longevity negatively impacts seedling establishment and …

Legume crops are grown throughout the world and provide an excellent food source of
digestible protein and starch, as well as dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids …

Soybean is one of the most common grain crops worldwide, representing an important
protein and oil source. Although genetic variability in the chemical composition of grains is …