Development of in vitro germination and cryopreservation protocols of pollen in wild Lathyrus species to overcome longevity and asynchronous flowering constraints

Seed maturation, germination physiology, and storage behaviour of the tropical tree Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston (Bixaceae)

Seeds exhibited a rapid triphasic imbibition pattern, indicating substantial water permeability under freshly harvested conditions, although the possibility of partial physical dormancy developing during drying and storage cannot be completely excluded.

The Establishment of Seed Germination Methods for Five Accessions of Wild Bananas ( Musa acuminata )

Rich in nutrients and genetic diversity, wild bananas are vital for breeding resilient, pest-resistant new varieties and protecting biodiversity. Despite their breeding value, wild bananas face cultivation challenges due to low, unpredictable seed germination and the lack of standard germination testing methods. This...

Response of Solanum lycopersicum L. to Rhizoctonia solani during the germination and seedling stages

The fungus Rhizoctonia solani causes significant losses in tomato crops due to the lack of resistance genes to this pathogen. This research aimed to evaluate phenotypic characteristics associated with tolerance to R. solani during the germination and seedling stages of 90 tomato lines, identify promising genotypes for...

Allelopathic suppression of seed germination and carbohydrate metabolism: Integrated physiological and gene expression analysis of Raphanus raphanistrum L. aqueous extract on Cuscuta chinensis L. and Solanum lycopersicum L.

Allelopathy offers a sustainable approach to weed management through naturally derived plant compounds. This study evaluated the effects of water-based extracts of Raphanus raphanistrum L. on the germination of seeds, initial seedling growth, and starch-metabolism-related gene expression in Cuscuta chinesis  and Solanu...

Germination and Growth Responses of Trifoliate Orange (Poncirus trifoliata L.) Seeds to Glycerol-Chitosan-Based Biostimulant Treatments

Trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata L.), a citrus rootstock valued for its cold hardiness and resistance to broad biotic stress, produces desiccation-sensitive seeds whose successful germination requires optimized pre-sowing treatments for reliable sexual propagation. This study investigated whether chitosan-based c...

Defining the developmental window and physiological requirements for efficient in ovulo embryo rescue in seedless grape