2026 June - 11 articles
Direct-seeded industrial tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) systems are highly vulnerable to early-season interference, yet the role of seed vigor as a competitive determinant remains under-quantified. This study evaluated the performance of high-vigor...
Ginkgo biloba seeds are a rich source of flavonoids and the unique terpene lactones—ginkgolides and bilobalide, known for their neuroprotective and cognitive-improving effects. However, unlike the widely used leaves, the seeds contain substanti...
Pea cultivation has witnessed significant growth in international trade in recent years, leading to increased export volumes worldwide. However, seed germination and early seedling growth often exhibit low uniformity, resulting in heterogeneous seedl...
Seed-associated endophytes become active during germination, playing important roles as early colonizers of plant tissues and contributing to plant health while residing in a protective niche. In this study, we characterized a wheat-derived bacterial...
The long-term storage of seeds is important for conserving native species, but its effectiveness depends on maintaining seed quality. This study assessed the impact of storage duration on seed quality in Alnus glutinosa (alder) and Betula pubescens (...
Achiote has been used since pre-Hispanic times, but today it is undervalued in Mexico and is threatened with disappearance in some regions. Therefore, it is important to focus research on this crop to enhance its value and prevent the loss of this an...
Urbanization reduces biodiversity and affects plant–insect interactions, creating a need for more functional green spaces. Urban meadows with native species are a promising option, but their use is still limited due to a variety of reasons conc...
Ormosia macrocalyx grows in tropical forests and is endangered in Mexico. The species has ecological and economic importance. To evaluate the relationship between fruit length and seed number, Pearson correlation and principal component analysis were...
Salinity stress is a major constraint affecting rice establishment and productivity in many coastal and salt-affected regions of the world, as well as in Bangladesh. Seed priming has emerged as an effective technique to enhance seed germination, seed...
The utilization of cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) is essential in hybrid seed production; however, its operational value in eggplant is insufficiently documented under practical conditions. This study compared CMS-based and conventional (non-CMS) h...
Plant–animal relationships, such as endozoochory, are crucial for ecosystem dynamics as they improve seed dispersal as well as enhance plant reproductive success. This study investigated the ecological role of camels in seed dispersal and in br...
