Fenugreek trades water savings for lower yield and richer seed antioxidants
A two-year field study found that water-stressed fenugreek produced fewer seeds but higher levels of several antioxidant-related compounds, revealing a ...
Tag: Seed quality
Tiny Doses of Gamma Rays Could Keep Groundnut Seeds Alive Longer
Researchers in Ghana found that gamma radiation doses of just 2 to 4 gray significantly improved germination, seedling vigour and ...
Treated Wastewater Irrigation Boosts Barley Yields Without Harming Seed Quality
A multiyear Tunisian study finds that irrigating barley with treated wastewater for up to three consecutive cycles increases seed production ...
Rare Earth Spray Helps Mung Bean Survive Phosphorus-Starved Soils
A two-year field study shows that foliar lanthanum sprays partially restore photosynthesis, activate carbohydrate metabolism genes, and improve seed nutrient ...
Morpho-Physiology and Seed Quality in Lasiurus sindicus
In arid ecosystems, plant species are continuously adapting to survive challenging climates characterized by scarce water resources and extreme temperatures. ...
