Seed germination vigor is one of the important indexes reflecting the quality of seeds, and the level of its germination vigor directly affects the crop yield. The traditional manual determination of ...
The growth of a seed into a seedling, a process known as germination, is the first stage of the plant life cycle. Seeds contain reserves of proteins and other nutrients that must be broken down into ...
Relentless drought and heat stress can damage the saguaro’s internal systems, Vickers said, leaving the cactus vulnerable to infection and internal rot. He has seen saguaros whose insides have ...