Biostimulants are one of the most important substancesfor improving productivity, growth
and yield of plants as well as heavy metal detoxification, and stimulating natural toxins …

Cantaloupe is a nutritive and popular commercial fruit crop. Soil moisture deficit could
seriously jeopardize the yield and quality of cantaloupe. Salicylic acid (SA) has a proven …

In order to alleviate the shortage of irrigation water in dry regions, refining water use
efficiency (WUE) is a key issue in sustainable productivity. Furthermore, glycinebetaine …

Melatonin priming is an effective strategy to improve the germination of aged oat (Avena
sativa L.) seeds, but the mechanism involved in its time-course responses has remained …

Loss of quality, viability and irreversible seed vigor over time due to seed aging is one of the
main causes of reduction of quality and quantity of agricultural production. A wide range of …

The viability of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) seeds decreases with aging and reduction
in vigor has detrimental effects on agricultural production. Seed treatments are economical …

The shelf life of seeds is determined by their inherent aging and loss of viability during
storage. Enhancing longevity is crucial for long-term seed preservation (germplasm …

Soybean seed vigour declines with increase in storage duration, due to ageing, which can
be alleviated through seed priming. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects …

The expression of genes that control germination-related processes in corn (Zea mays L.) is
influenced by environmental factors. Germination of seeds may be facilitated by hormonal …

Seed deterioration during storage results in a decline in vigor, which has a negative impact
on agricultural production. However, the mechanisms responsible for ageing are still poorly …