Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather conditions before you ...

Seed vigour encompasses the overall capacity of seeds to germinate rapidly and uniformly and to establish healthy seedlings under a range of environmental conditions. It extends beyond simple ...

In plants, producing highly vigorous seeds capable of germinating and establishing seedlings is vital for their propagation and is a valuable trait in crops. Plant seeds obtain germination capacity ...

How can crop seeds age more slowly and live longer? In a recent study published online in PNAS, researchers uncovered a gene network mechanism underlying the regulation of rice seed vigor. Seed vigor ...

Getting soybeans off to a strong start is one of the most important steps toward maximizing yield. From planting on, seedlings face an uphill battle. Fungi, insects and nematodes are all eager to ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Soybean producers need to recalibrate their drills and planters this year because soybean seed size is 10 percent to 20 percent smaller than average, especially in northern ...

Rice grown for seed rice was the focus of a yearlong investigation by the Arkansas Rice Processing Program using X‐ray imaging to determine the impact of higher drying temperatures. While quality ...

Unsplash Seed saving is one of those practices that sounds simple until you actually try it. Pull a seed from a tomato, let ...

I have noticed that hybrid tomato seeds are higher priced than ordinary tomatoes. Are they really worth the price? The reason hybrid seed is higher priced is because it is much more expensive to ...