Molecular characterization of the acquisition of longevity during seed maturation in soybean.

Seed longevity, defined as the ability to remain alive during storage, is an important agronomic factor. Poor longevity negatively impacts seedling establishment and consequently crop yield. This is particularly problematic for soybean as seeds have a short lifespan. While the economic importance of...

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Main Authors: Juliana Joice Pereira Lima, Julia Buitink, David Lalanne, Rubiana Falopa Rossi, Sandra Pelletier, Edvaldo Aparecido Amaral da Silva, Olivier Leprince
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0180282