Seed Germination and Physiology

Liverwort MpSDR4 regulates abscisic acid sensitivity and gemma cup growth

This study identifies MpSDR4 in liverworts as a regulator of abscisic acid sensitivity and gemma cup growth, shedding light on the evolutionary divergence of SDR4 function in plant reproduction.

The 'false transience' hypothesis: Do we need to reconsider the seed persistence classifications of soil seed bank studies?

The paper tests the 'false transience' hypothesis, finding that 8% of species classified as transient can germinate after over 10 years of storage, suggesting methodological limitations may misclassify seeds as transient.

Beyond seed counts: what two decades of seed testing reveal about European beech in Poland

This study analyzes long-term changes in seed quality of European beech in Poland, finding declines in seed mass and increased fill failure, with limited climate associations.

Effects of Heat Shock and Smoke on the Germination of Woody Species from Tropical Dry Forests

This study examines how heat shock and smoke affect germination in twelve woody species from tropical dry forests, finding trait-based differences in heat tolerance and limited smoke effects.

Seeding paradise: germination ecophysiology of Xyris paradisiaca Wand. (Xyridaceae), an endangered endemic species from Central Brazil

This study examines the germination ecophysiology of Xyris paradisiaca, finding it has broad environmental tolerances and desiccation tolerance, suggesting its restricted distribution is not due to narrow germination requirements.

The autophagy-related genes AtATG5 and AtATG7 influence reserve mobilisation and responses to ABA during seed germination in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study shows that AtATG5 and AtATG7 affect Arabidopsis seed germination speed and ABA responses by altering lipid droplet and protein storage vacuole organization and TF decay.

ABSCISIC ACID INSENSITIVE 5 fine-tunes expression of lipid body genes through modulating ABSCISIC ACID INSENSITIVE 3 binding strength

The paper shows ABI5 enhances ABI3's binding strength to G-Box motifs, influencing lipid body gene expression during seed development and germination.

Identification of Seed Metabolites and Microbiota members associated with Germination and Emergence in Common Bean

This study identifies metabolites and microbiota associated with germination speed and emergence in common bean by integrating morphometrics, metabolomics, and microbiome analysis across eight varieties.

Boosting NADP-malic enzyme 1 enhances seed vigor and longevity in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study shows that boosting NADP-malic enzyme 1 improves seed vigor and longevity in Arabidopsis thaliana by reducing oxidative damage and enhancing antioxidant defenses.

Long-term high temperatures affect seed maturation and seed coat integrity in Brassica napus

This study shows that long-term high temperatures accelerate embryo growth in Brassica napus, leading to seed coat rupture due to mechanical stress and biochemical changes in the seed coat.

Proteomic reprogramming underlies climate-associated variation in seed dormancy and germination of European beech

This study compares proteomic profiles of two European beech populations to reveal how climate-associated differences in seed dormancy and germination are linked to distinct metabolic and regulatory strategies.

Time-Resolved Phenotyping Reveals Heterogeneous Rice Seed Germination Dynamics in Shallow-Water Culture

The paper develops a time-resolved phenotyping workflow to continuously track rice seed germination dynamics in shallow-water culture, revealing heterogeneity in germination timing and post-emergence growth rates.

Differential Regulation of Branched-Chain Amino Acids During Early Germination of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.)

This study examines BCAA accumulation and transcriptional regulation during mungbean germination, identifying 24H as a critical transition point for BCAA dynamics.

Climate change drives declines in seed germination potential, particularly in woody species and warmer, drier landscapes of a temperate bioregion

This study examines how climate change affects seed germination potential across different plant functional types and landscapes, finding that woody species and warmer, drier areas are most vulnerable.

SeedMatExplorer: The transcriptome atlas of Arabidopsis seed maturation

The paper generates a high-resolution transcriptome atlas of Arabidopsis seed maturation and links gene expression to seed quality traits using WGCNA.

Seed dormancy increased population persistence in permissive environments, but not in stressful environments in an annual plant.

This study shows that seed dormancy increases population persistence in permissive environments but not in stressful ones in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Iron{square}Flavonoid{square}Peroxidase Signaling Triggers Seed{square}Coat Remodeling for Rapid Germination

This study shows that iron triggers seed coat remodeling via flavonoid-peroxidase signaling, enhancing germination by increasing seed coat permeability.

A Critical Window of Maternal Temperature Effects on Weedy Rice Seed Dormancy

This study identifies a two-week maternal heat sensitivity window in the late reproductive stage of weedy rice that delays seed dormancy release, impacting plant fitness and weed control.

Wheat MYB transcription factor TaMYB83-7B regulates seed dormancy by influencing the balance between abscisic acid and gibberellin

This study identifies TaMYB83-7B as a wheat transcription factor regulating seed dormancy by modulating the ABA-GA balance, with specific promoter mutations linked to dormancy strength.

Drying kinetics govern transcriptional and post-transcriptional reprogramming during seed maturation

This study investigates how different drying rates during seed maturation affect transcriptional and post-transcriptional changes in Arabidopsis thaliana, revealing that slow drying enhances desiccation tolerance through distinct molecular mechanisms.

Beyond viability: Seed ageing alters development and phenology of adult plants

This study shows that seed ageing during storage affects adult plant development and phenology, with species-specific variations and seasonal reversals in perennials.

Climate gradients drive the evolution of seed morphology and life history with impacts to seedling fitness in Fraxinus nigra

This study examines how climate gradients influence seed morphology and early life-history traits in Fraxinus nigra, showing their impact on seedling fitness and informing conservation strategies.

Phenotyping maize seed tolerance to storage after seed treatment using a Seed Treatment Tolerance Index

The paper develops a Seed Treatment Tolerance Index (STTI) to phenotype maize seed tolerance to neonicotinoid treatments during storage, identifying genotypic differences in tolerance.

Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) Seed Persistence in the Field After Two Years

This study evaluates the long-term viability of wild-type and gene-edited pennycress seeds under different field conditions, finding that gene-edited seeds lose viability faster than wild-type seeds.

NRAMP2 controls manganese partitioning between seed coat and embryo to regulate seed vigor

This study identifies NRAMP2 as a key Mn exporter regulating Mn partitioning between seed coat and embryo, affecting seed vigor through Mn homeostasis.

Variability amongst maize genotypes treated with neonicotinoid and stored

The paper evaluates how neonicotinoid insecticide treatment affects maize genotype-specific physiological quality during storage, finding genotype-dependent tolerance and morphological changes.

A pennycress transparent testa 8 knockout mutant has drastic changes in seed coat anatomy and chemical compositions

The paper evaluates a TT8 knockout mutant in pennycress, finding loss of proanthocyanidins in seed coats and increased seed imbibition rates without agronomically detrimental effects.

Seed origin determines cork oak germination: the warmer the higher, faster and more synchronized

This study examines how temperature affects germination of cork oak acorns from different populations, finding that warmer-origin seeds germinate more quickly, synchronously, and successfully.

Ribosome profiling reveals distinct translational programs underlying Arabidopsis seed dormancy and germination

This study uses ribosome profiling to show that translational regulation, including ribosome positioning and uORF activity, controls Arabidopsis seed dormancy and germination.

ABI5 Binding Proteins are substrates of key components in the ABA core signaling pathway

This study identifies AFP2 as a hub in the ABA core signaling pathway, showing its phosphorylation regulates stability, localization, and inhibitory function.