Seed introduction

Master Introductory Horticulture – Notes, Case Studies & Practical Insights – with Rahul

Seed introduction

A seed is an embryonic plant enclosed in a protective outer covering.
Seeds can resist extremes temperature and can retain viability under suitable condition
In normal cases seeds can with stand exposure to temperatures up to 50- 60 °C for some hours
The viability of the seeds is lost when anabolism is exceeded by catabolism and energy supply system is exhausted with the passage of time
The survival period of seeds varies with the species and with the storage conditions
The survival period of most seeds ranges from 5-30 years
Survival period more than 30 years is very occasional
Lotus have the evidence of survival of 250 years from the bed of dry lake