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Plant Sciences
Veronika Sedlakova, Sanja Cavar Zeljkovic, Nikola Stefelova, Petr Smykal, Pavel Hanacek
Summary: The study investigates the relationship between the content of phenylpropanoids in chickpea seed coats and dormancy. Significant differences in phenolic and flavonoid metabolites were found among different chickpea genotypes. Phenolic acids were generally more concentrated in the wild parental genotype and dormant recombinant inbred lines (RILs).
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Agronomy
Veronika Sedlakova, Pavel Hanacek, Marie Grulichova, Lenka Zablatzka, Petr Smykal
Summary: The domestication process of legume seeds has resulted in altered dormancy patterns, leading to faster and more uniform germination compared to wild progenitors. By studying the physiological and anatomical aspects of seed dormancy, significant differences were observed between cultivated chickpeas and wild progenitors, providing insights into potential molecular mechanisms of seed dormancy in chickpeas.
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Plant Sciences
Elise Bizouerne, Julia Buitink, Benoit Ly Vu, Joseph Ly Vu, Eddi Esteban, Asher Pasha, Nicholas Provart, Jerome Verdier, Olivier Leprince
Summary: By analyzing the RNA sequences of different seed tissues, several gene modules associated with the physiological traits of seeds were identified. Dormancy is gradually released during fruit ripening, accompanied by an increase in seed vigor. Some gene modules involve gene expression regulation related to seed vigor.
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Plant Sciences
G. K. Jaganathan, R. J. Harrison
Summary: Seeds with physical dormancy (PY) dominate dry tropical forests. This study reveals that the moisture content and temperature play crucial roles in the preconditioning and 'water-gap' opening stages of PY. High temperature breaks PY in seconds, while seasonal temperature fluctuations and constant temperatures require a longer time. The moisture content of seeds and its interaction with biochemical compounds may explain why only a portion of PY seeds become permeable each year.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ganesh K. Jaganathan
Summary: This paper proposes a pattern of dormancy and cycling in the external permeability of seeds, and discusses the influence of humidity and temperature on the permeability of seed coats.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zoe Del Bel, Andrea Andrade, Lilia Lindstrom, Daniel Alvarez, Ana Vigliocco, Sergio Alemano
Summary: The sunflower seed dormancy is regulated by the interaction between the one-layered endosperm, seed coat, and embryo, and the levels of ABA, JA, and IAA in these tissues. The release of dormancy is associated with increased ABA and JA levels in the seed coat and endosperm, but decreased levels in the embryo. The anatomy of the seed coat and one-layered endosperm showed no significant differences between lines. The findings highlight the importance of hormone metabolism and tissue interactions in the release of sunflower seed dormancy.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rocio Belen Fernandez Farnocchia, Roberto Luis Benech-Arnold, Anita Mantese, Diego Batlla
Summary: The sowing date and photoperiod experienced by the mother plant affect dormancy level in Amaranthus hybridus, but do not impact field emergence timing and extent. Variations in dormancy level contribute to synchronizing emergence of the next generation for increased population fitness.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Saad Rehmani, Usman Aziz, BaoShan Xian, Kai Shu
Summary: Seed dormancy and longevity play important roles in crop production, but their relationship is still unclear. Some studies suggest a positive correlation between seed dormancy and longevity, while increasing evidence highlights a negative relationship, mainly influenced by phytohormones.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ori Avraham Erlichman, Shahar Weiss, Maria Abu Arkia, Moria Ankary-Khaner, Yoram Soroka, Weronika Jasinska, Leah Rosental, Yariv Brotman, Tamar Avin-Wittenberg
Summary: Seeds are important for providing nutrients and promoting germination. Autophagy plays a crucial role in seed development, affecting nutrient remobilization, protein accumulation, seed coat morphology, and germination. It is necessary to examine autophagy in a tissue-specific manner in order to understand its functions during seed development.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lenka Zablatzka, Jana Balarynova, Barbora Klcova, Pavel Kopecky, Petr Smykal
Summary: This study compared the seed coat anatomy and histochemistry of four pea genotypes and found clear differences at different developmental stages. The establishment of seed coat thickness early in development was primarily governed by macrosclereid cells, and polyanionic staining indicated non-homogeneity, particularly in the hilum, micropyle, and upper parts of the macrosclereids. High peroxidase activity was detected in both wild and cultivated genotypes, peaking prior to desiccation. This detailed analysis of seed coat anatomy is crucial for molecular or biochemical studies and useful for comparing different genotypes and treatments in economically important legume crops.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Jiajin Li, Baolin Liu
Summary: The International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) recommends two methods for seed moisture content determination, but for species with impermeable seed coats, the low constant temperature drying method may be more suitable.
SOUTHERN FORESTS-A JOURNAL OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yea-Jung Jin, Han-Jin Jeong, Soo-Young Kim, Seong-Hyun Cho, Jin-Hwan Lee, Du-Hyun Kim
Summary: Astragalus sikokianus, a rare Japanese perennial, was thought to be extinct in the wild. However, through the use of seed pelleting and dormancy break treatments, it has been shown that seed-based restoration is possible. The study evaluated different physiological and physical methods for breaking seed dormancy and found that scarification and pelleting led to over 90% germination of the small-seeded species. These findings suggest that seed pelleting can be a successful method for restoring small-seeded species with physical dormancy.
Article
Plant Sciences
K. M. G. G. Jayasuriya, S. S. Phartyal
Summary: This study found that the proportion of water-impermeable seed coats (physical dormancy) in Fabaceae seeds increases with the dryness of the habitat. It also discovered that species with non-dormant seeds have lower seed coat:seed mass ratios and higher seed shape index values compared to species with physical dormant seeds.
Review
Horticulture
Faisal Zulfiqar
Summary: Seed priming is a crucial technique that enhances plant stress tolerance and growth development. Current research highlights major technological gaps that need to be addressed in future studies.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Leslie Commey, Theophilus K. Tengey, Christopher J. Cobos, Lavanya Dampanaboina, Kamalpreet K. Dhillon, Manish K. Pandey, Hari Kishan Sudini, Hamidou Falalou, Rajeev K. Varshney, Mark D. Burow, Venugopal Mendu
Summary: Peanut seed coat plays a crucial role as a physical and biochemical barrier against A. flavus infection, inhibiting fungal growth through the formation of multilayered protective structures and the presence of antifungal substances. Gene expression analysis indicates higher biosynthetic activity in resistant seed coats, contributing to their ability to mitigate aflatoxin contamination.
Article
Forestry
Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Yingying Han, Danping Song, Panner Selvam, Baolin Liu
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Jiajin Li, Yashu Yang, Yingying Han, Baolin Liu
Review
Plant Sciences
Ganesh K. Jaganathana, Gerhard Boenisch, Jens Kattge, Sarah E. Dalrymple
Article
Plant Sciences
Yashu Yang, Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Matthew Biddick, Jiajin Li, Baolin Liu
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yingying Han, Ying Yu, Jingwen Zhou, Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Mengqi Shen, Qiang Zhou, Danping Song, Baolin Liu
Summary: Parthenolide disrupts the expression pattern of COP1 and cold responsive genes, reducing freezing tolerance of hydrated seeds by affecting protein degradation pathways. The inhibition of proteolysis and reduction of molecular chaperons in parthenolide-treated seeds may contribute to the decrease in freezing tolerance of hydrated seeds. Further research on the molecular mechanisms involved in this process is needed.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Ganesh K. Jaganathan
ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2020)
Review
Forestry
Ganesh K. Jaganathan
Summary: The study reveals that some Arecaceae species exhibit both dormancy and desiccation sensitivity, which could impact their germination ecology. The ecological significance of this relationship in tropical forests is currently unknown, calling for further research in germination ecology focusing on dispersal and burial.
ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Han Kang, Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Yingying Han, Jiajin Li, Baolin Liu
Summary: The impermeable pericarp of recalcitrant acorns in temperate oak species plays a crucial role in preventing the drying of the embryo axis, but its effectiveness depends on moisture content. Factors such as acorn anatomy, moisture content, microhabitat, and position in the soil can influence the survival of acorns during winter in temperate regions. However, in-situ experiments are needed to test the hypothesis that survival also depends on continuous erratic rainfall.
Article
Forestry
Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Jiajin Li, Baolin Liu
Summary: The International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) recommends two methods for seed moisture content determination, but for species with impermeable seed coats, the low constant temperature drying method may be more suitable.
SOUTHERN FORESTS-A JOURNAL OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Ganesh K. Jaganathan
Summary: This study investigated the storage behavior, dormancy type, and germination pattern of Lithocarpus glaber acorns. The results showed that the acorns are non-dormant and have high recalcitrance. Moreover, the study revealed the development of a tubular structure during germination, which requires further investigation for its ecological significance.
Article
Plant Sciences
G. K. Jaganathan, R. J. Harrison
Summary: Seeds with physical dormancy (PY) dominate dry tropical forests. This study reveals that the moisture content and temperature play crucial roles in the preconditioning and 'water-gap' opening stages of PY. High temperature breaks PY in seconds, while seasonal temperature fluctuations and constant temperatures require a longer time. The moisture content of seeds and its interaction with biochemical compounds may explain why only a portion of PY seeds become permeable each year.
Review
Plant Sciences
Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Sarah E. Dalrymple, Hugh W. Pritchard
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2020)
Review
Food Science & Technology
H. T. Truonghuynh, G. B. Li, G. K. Jaganathan
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ganesh K. Jaganathan
PLANT SCIENCE TODAY
(2020)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Sarah E. Dalrymple