BACKGROUND Seed dormancy is a critical evolutionary trait that enhances the persistence
of plant populations under both natural and managed conditions. It is influenced by genetic …

Hardseededness, a major seed quality constraint in legumes, is a widespread trait across
the green gram genotypes and released cultivars in India and beyond. Its occurrence is …

Context Green gram (Vigna radiata) is an important source of plant-based dietary
protein.'Physical dormancy'or 'hardseededness' is prevalent in many released varieties of …

The influence of seed invigoration on seed yield and quality was studied in two seasons, ie,
summer and kharif. Among the seasons studied, seed quality parameters significantly …

Hardseededness, common in majority of pulse crops, is considered an undesirable
character whichadversely affects their culinary use. Hardseededness results from reduced …

Hard seed is a physical dormancy due to hard seed coat particularly present in leguminous
crop. This type of dormancy is caused by impermeability of seed coat which prevents water …

The present study was performed to record the formation of hard seeds during the
development and maturation of Blackgram variety VBN-8 under field conditions, which were …

Hardseededness in legume crops induces uneven germination or non-synchronous
seedling emergence leading to poor and un-uniform plant establishment and uneven …

Seed storage is a critical concern for farmers and seed banks, as it can significantly impact
the quality of seeds over time. Present study was carried out during rainy (kharif) season of …

Field and laboratory studies were conducted to study the influence of micro and
macronutrients on seed quality and packaging materials, seed treatment chemicals …