Researchers have determined a process that regulates activity of genes that control seed germination and seedling development. They discovered the step involved in keeping seeds from germinating in ...

Start seeds indoors like a pro with these essential tips for reliable germination.

Seed germination and dormancy represent critical phases in the plant life cycle, intricately balancing the timing of growth with environmental cues. Dormancy allows seeds to withstand unfavourable ...

Learning how to nick seeds is a valuable skill for all gardeners to master. While many seeds will grow with little help, others benefit from penetrating the hard seed coating. This process of seed ...

Germinating and growing time-lapse of a pear tree from a seed to young plant. Pear seeds were extracted from a fresh ...

When the winter months are in full swing and your lawn looks less than lush, it’s tempting to start planning for greener days. But is January the right time to sprinkle grass seed and jumpstart your ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 12 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they have identified a process involved in regulating seed germination, preventing crops from germinating in adverse conditions. Purdue ...

Dec. 27 (UPI) --Several studies have highlighted the roles hormones play in enabling seed germination, the sprouting of a seedling, or small plant, from a seed, but much less is known about how energy ...

Scientists have identified a key gene that helps seeds decide whether to germinate. The MFT gene stops seeds germinating in the dark or under shady conditions, where their chances of survival would be ...