Applications of dry chain technology to maintain high seed viability in tropical climates

Applications of dry chain technology to maintain high seed viability in tropical climates

Seed storage life in tropical areas is shortened by high humidity and temperature and the general inaccessibility to dehumidifying and refrigeration systems, resulting in rapid decreases in seed viability in storage as well as a high incidence of fungal and insect infestations. The dry chain, based...

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Main Authors: Filippo Guzzon, Denise E. Costich, Irfan Afzal, Luis Barboza Barquero, Andrés Antonio Monge Vargas, Ester Vargas Ramírez, Pedro Bello, Peetambar Dahal, César Sánchez Cano, Cristian Zavala Espinosa, Shakeel Imran, Soane Patolo, Tevita Ngaloafe Tukia, Johan Van Asbrouck, Elina Nabubuniyaka-Young, Maraeva Gianella, Kent J. Bradford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2024-10-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Community seed banks
Drying beads
Seed germination
Hermetic storage
Seed conservation
Seed longevity
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/18146.pdf

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