Division: C04 Seed Physiology, Production & Technology

Title: Symposium--Vivid Properties of Seeds: Updates from W-3168 on Aging, Preharvest Sprouting & Dormancy

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Cosponsor: C04 Seed Physiology, Production & Technology
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Format: Oral Symposium
Keywords: preharvest sprouting, seed dormancy, seed longevity and seed science

Session Description: W-3168 (Environmental and Genetic Determinants of Seed Quality and Performance) is a multi-state research fund project, supported by the USDA's Institute of Food & Agriculture, that facilitates interactive seed biology research among US university and federal laboratories. In this symposium, cutting-edge research updates and state of the art reviews will be presented by project members on seed aging, seed dormancy and preharvest sprouting.