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 ...

A hand full of grass seeds held over a bright green lawn. - Alex PakhoMovie/Shutterstock One tip for growing grass seed fast is to pre-germinate your seeds. Pre-germinating is when you soak your seeds ...

The fascinating journey of a plum seed to a young tree is documented in this time-lapse video, showcasing the intricate process of germination from the moment the seed is planted until the first ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kent Bradford, left, and Alfred Huo, seen here with a flowering lettuce plant, found that lettuce could be prevented from flowering by increasing the expression of a specific microRNA in the plants.

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 ...