After-ripening, an extension of seed maturation is pivotal for seed dormancy release, which has implications for germination and subsequent seedling robustness. The efficacy of this process varies with species traits, storage conditions, and environmental factors. Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important food crops in China. Understanding the complex physiological and molecular processes in rice after-ripened seeds is paramount for enhancing agricultural productivity.
Click here for original story, Scientists study the biological process of after-ripening and dormancy release in rice seeds
Source: Phys.org