Seeds to survive
Seeds are important for man, either as propagation material of crops or directly for the production of foods, fodder and drinks. The natural function of seeds is dispersal of its genes to successive generations. Survival mechanisms seed have evolved sometimes interfere with those preferred by farmers or consumers. Research on the role of the different survival mechanisms can provide clues for improved establishments of traditional or new crops, while keeping the aim for their use for consumption. This paper describes some of the peculiarities of seeds in the mechanisms they have developed for survival. Examples are provided of research performed at the Wageningen Seed Centre in this area.
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| Format: | Article/Letter to editor biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
| Subjects: | organic farming, seed physiology, biologische landbouw, zaadfysiologie, |
| Online Access: | https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/seeds-to-survive |
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