Technological Advances in Seed Quality

Dear Colleagues,

Seed science plays a key role in increasing the sustainability of agricultural activities and conserving ecosystems that are under threat, particularly from climate change. Significant technological advances are gaining ground in agriculture, promoting increased food security alongside global efforts to increase the efficient use of natural resources. In this context, seeds are the main means of transferring technology to agriculture and providing food and raw materials that are essential for the survival of humanity. Thus, seed quality is fundamental to high agronomic performance and the maintenance of biodiversity. This Special Issue of Seeds, “Technological Advances in Seed Quality”, aims to disseminate unpublished research on technologies and the molecular, physiological, and genetic mechanisms that govern the quality of seeds of species that are important for the economy and biodiversity.

Dr. José Ramón Acosta-Motos
Prof. Dr. Tathiana Elisa Masetto
Guest Editors

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