A research team has uncovered a surprising new role for DICER-LIKE 1 (DCL1), a key enzyme in microRNA (miRNA) production.

Determining how often to water your grass in summer is easy if you know which factors to consider. The answer will depend on ...

A research team has shed light on how long-term storage affects the viability, vigor, and genetic integrity of African eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum) ...

Starting trees from seed requires knowing the germination requirements for the species you wish to grow. Most native tree seeds require treatments to break seed dormancy before the seed will germinate ...

Low seed germination rates; however, have comprised an obstacle to this species conservation and commercial viability. In this sense, this study investigated the presence and type of dormancy present ...

To Safeguard Threatened Plants, Scientists Must Master the Tricky Art of Seed Banking Researchers are working to unravel the hidden biology of often-persnickety seeds as they age, sleep and awaken ...

Unfortunately, not every place is great for protecting your seeds during their dormancy. Even the most ideal spaces will need a few tweaks to ensure your seeds remain viable. That's why we've pulled ...

Strawberries are not the easiest plants to start from seed, but if you're ready to take on a gardening challenge, we have ...

In the case of seeds, dormancy prevents early germination before conditions are optimal for development of roots and shoots.