Seed Germination and Physiology

The autophagy-related genes AtATG5 and AtATG7 influence reserve mobilisation and responses to ABA during seed germination in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study shows that AtATG5 and AtATG7 affect Arabidopsis seed germination speed and ABA responses by altering lipid droplet and protein storage vacuole organization and TF decay.

Long-term high temperatures affect seed maturation and seed coat integrity in Brassica napus

This study shows that long-term high temperatures accelerate embryo growth in Brassica napus, leading to seed coat rupture due to mechanical stress and biochemical changes in the seed coat.

SeedMatExplorer: The transcriptome atlas of Arabidopsis seed maturation

The paper generates a high-resolution transcriptome atlas of Arabidopsis seed maturation and links gene expression to seed quality traits using WGCNA.

Seed dormancy increased population persistence in permissive environments, but not in stressful environments in an annual plant.

This study shows that seed dormancy increases population persistence in permissive environments but not in stressful ones in Arabidopsis thaliana.

A Critical Window of Maternal Temperature Effects on Weedy Rice Seed Dormancy

This study identifies a two-week maternal heat sensitivity window in the late reproductive stage of weedy rice that delays seed dormancy release, impacting plant fitness and weed control.

Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) Seed Persistence in the Field After Two Years

This study evaluates the long-term viability of wild-type and gene-edited pennycress seeds under different field conditions, finding that gene-edited seeds lose viability faster than wild-type seeds.

A pennycress transparent testa 8 knockout mutant has drastic changes in seed coat anatomy and chemical compositions

The paper evaluates a TT8 knockout mutant in pennycress, finding loss of proanthocyanidins in seed coats and increased seed imbibition rates without agronomically detrimental effects.

Seed origin determines cork oak germination: the warmer the higher, faster and more synchronized

This study examines how temperature affects germination of cork oak acorns from different populations, finding that warmer-origin seeds germinate more quickly, synchronously, and successfully.

ABI5 Binding Proteins are substrates of key components in the ABA core signaling pathway

This study identifies AFP2 as a hub in the ABA core signaling pathway, showing its phosphorylation regulates stability, localization, and inhibitory function.

Inconsistent relationships detected between seed size, shape, and persistence for different plant functional groups in the Pannonian flora

The paper examines how seed mass and shape affect persistence across plant functional groups in the Pannonian flora, finding inconsistent relationships, particularly in graminoids.

Proteomic analysis reveals distinct germination strategies in polymorphic fruits of Haloxylon ammodendron

The paper uses proteomic analysis to compare germination strategies of three fruit morphotypes in Haloxylon ammodendron under stress, revealing molecular mechanisms underlying distinct ecological adaptations.

Phytoene synthase modulates seed longevity via the action of β-carotene derived metabolites

This study identifies β-carotene-derived apocarotenoids and the aquaporin TIP2;2 as key factors modulating seed longevity in Arabidopsis through carotenoid biosynthesis.

The angiosperm seed life cycle follows a developmental reverse hourglass

The paper analyzes the phylotranscriptomic patterns across the Arabidopsis seed life cycle and finds a reverse hourglass pattern, with seed maturation showing increased expression of younger genes.

Co-repressor AtSDR4L and paralog regulate hormonal and hypoxia responses in multiple Arabidopsis seed compartments

This study shows that AtSDR4L and DIG2 co-repressors regulate hormonal and hypoxia responses in Arabidopsis seeds, affecting germination and seedling establishment.

Trans-generational adaptation to maternal climate through hormone transport in plants

The paper shows that plant progeny inherit maternal climate adaptation through hormone transport, specifically via temperature-dependent ABA signaling during seed development.

Biophysical boundaries for dormancy release in sunflower achenes.

This study investigates how moisture content and temperature affect dormancy release in sunflower achenes, identifying optimal conditions for germination.

Heat-induced secondary dormancy contributes to local adaptation in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study shows heat-induced secondary dormancy in Arabidopsis thaliana varies with primary dormancy and climate, contributing to local adaptation and climate resilience.

Chromatin retained MUSHER lncRNA integrates ABA and DOG1 signalling pathways to enhance Arabidopsis seeds dormancy.

The paper identifies MUSHER, a chromatin-retained lncRNA that integrates ABA and DOG1 pathways to enhance Arabidopsis seed dormancy through distinct mechanisms.

Effect of pre-germination temperature conditions on germination characteristics of temperate grassland species

This study examines how different pre-germination temperature treatments affect germination characteristics of 48 Central European grassland species, finding significant responses in only four species.

Phytochrome A is required for light-inhibited germination of Aethionema arabicum seed

The study identifies and characterizes a phytochrome A null mutant in Aethionema arabicum, showing phytochrome A's role in light-inhibited seed germination.

The m6A Reader ECT1 Mediates Seed Germination via the DAG2-ECT1-PHYB Regulatory Cascade in Arabidopsis

This study identifies ECT1 as an m6A reader protein that promotes seed germination in Arabidopsis through a DAG2-ECT1-PHYB regulatory cascade involving transcriptional and post-transcriptional control.

Gibberellic acid and light effects on seed germination in the seagrass Zostera marina

This study investigates how light spectra, photoperiod, and gibberellic acid affect seed germination in Zostera marina, finding that light and GA3 priming enhance germination probability and reduce dormancy.

An unexplored diversity for adaptation of germination to high temperatures in Brassica species

The paper assesses heat tolerance in Brassica species by evaluating germination responses across diverse populations from multiple countries.

DOG1 prevents AFPs activation by AHG1 to control dormancy separately from ABA core signaling

This study identifies DOG1's role in preventing AFPs activation by AHG1, controlling dormancy independently of ABA core signaling.

Temperature-dependent polar lignification of a seed coat suberin layer promoting dormancy in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study identifies a cold-induced polar lignification and suberization barrier in Arabidopsis seed coats that enhances dormancy by reducing permeability.

Accelerated phenology fails to buffer fitness loss from delayed rain onset in a clade of wildflowers

The study examines how delayed rain onset affects germination timing and fitness in ten wildflower species, finding species-specific responses to climate change.

Gasotransmitter H2S accelerates seed germination via activating AOX mediated cyanide-resistant respiration pathway

This study shows H2S accelerates seed germination by activating AOX-mediated cyanide-resistant respiration through both transcriptional and post-translational mechanisms.

Regulation of DNA (de)methylation positively impacts seed germination during seed development under heat stress

This study shows that DNA (de)methylation regulates seed germination under heat stress by affecting gene expression and methylation patterns in Arabidopsis.

HSI2/VAL1 and HSL1/VAL2 function redundantly to regulate seed dormancy by controlling DOG1 expression in Arabidopsis

This study identifies HSI2/VAL1 and HSL1/VAL2 as redundant repressors of DOG1 expression in Arabidopsis, regulating seed dormancy through chromatin modification and dimerization.