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Review
. 2008 Oct;331(10):796-805.
doi: 10.1016/j.crvi.2008.07.021. Epub 2008 Sep 2.

Seed longevity: survival and maintenance of high germination ability of dry seeds

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Seed longevity: survival and maintenance of high germination ability of dry seeds

Loïc Rajjou et al. C R Biol. 2008 Oct.
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Abstract

The seed constitutes the main vector of plant propagation and it is a critical development stage with many specificities. Seed longevity is a major challenge for the conservation of plant biodiversity and for crop success. Seeds possess a wide range of systems (protection, detoxification, repair) allowing them to survive in the dry state and to preserve a high germination ability. Therefore, the seed system provides an appropriate model to study longevity and aging.

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