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Seed Production and Technology

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant-Crop Biology and Biochemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 1501

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Dr. Charline Zaratin Alves

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Department of Agronomy, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul—UFMS, Chapadão do Sul 79560-000, Brazil
Interests: seed production; seed technology
Prof. Dr. Francisco Vanies Da Silva Sá

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Department of Agronomic and Forest Science, Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid—UFERSA, Mossoró 59625-900, Brazil
Interests: seed physiology; plant ecophysiology; plant nutrition
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Dr. Alan Mario Zuffo

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Department of Agronomy, State University of Maranhão, Balsas 65800-000, MA, Brazil
Interests: seed production technology
Prof. Dr. Ceci Castilho Custódio

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Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade do Oeste Paulista (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente 19067-175, SP, Brazil
Interests: seed quality

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Seed quality is directly related to the successful establishment of a crop in a field and is fundamental to ensuring satisfactory seed production. In seed production, cultural practices that improve seed quality are essential. On the other hand, when establishing a crop, it is important to select seed lots with high performance. Germination tests can overestimate the physiological potential of batches because they are carried out under ideal conditions; other complements have emerged, such as vigor tests, which should be simple, quick, and inexpensive and should directly correlate with seedling behavior in the field.

In this Special Issue, we invite original research papers and reviews that report on different approaches to innovation in seed production and technology, including agronomic practices to improve seed quality, innovative methods for quality control, invasive and non-invasive techniques, and the potential applications of this knowledge to develop rapid, effective, and safe methods for seed production and quality assessment.

Dr. Charline Zaratin Alves
Prof. Dr. Francisco Vanies Da Silva Sá
Dr. Alan Mario Zuffo
Prof. Dr. Ceci Castilho Custódio
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • vigor
  • viability
  • germination and dormancy
  • artificial intelligence
  • production, maturation, and harvest
  • cultural practices
  • quality control
  • image analysis
  • drying, processing, storage, and treatment of seeds

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Production of High-Quality Seeds in Eryngium foetidum: Optimizing Post-Harvest Resting Conditions for Sustainable Unconventional Food Systems
by Laura Monteiro Pedrosa, Isabelle Caroline Bailosa do Rosário, Giovanna de Castro and Cibele Chalita Martins
Agronomy 2025, 15(1), 185; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15010185 - 14 Jan 2025
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Eryngium foetidum is a promising crop for diversifying agriculture and supporting sustainable development through nutrient-rich unconventional foods. However, limited knowledge about its seed viability and post-harvest management hinders its commercial scalability. This study explored the effects of post-harvest resting treatments on seed quality [...] Read more.
Eryngium foetidum is a promising crop for diversifying agriculture and supporting sustainable development through nutrient-rich unconventional foods. However, limited knowledge about its seed viability and post-harvest management hinders its commercial scalability. This study explored the effects of post-harvest resting treatments on seed quality and vigor, assessing seeds from whole plants, aerial parts, floral spikes, and umbels after 7 and 14 days of resting. Key metrics included seed yield, purity, moisture content, germination, and vigor were assessed. Results showed that seeds retained on whole plants achieved the highest physical purity (72.2%). Seeds that rested for 7 days exhibited higher germination rates (59%), faster germination (mean germination time of 17 days), and improved seedling establishment (70% emergence) compared to seeds that rested for longer durations. These outcomes highlight the importance of specific post-harvest conditions for optimizing assimilate redistribution enhancing seed quality and seedling performance. This research bridges a critical gap in post-harvest management knowledge for E. foetidum, offering practical insights to improve cultivation practices and promote its adoption as a strategic crop. The findings align with global efforts to advance sustainable and innovative agroecosystems. Further studies under diverse environmental conditions and harvest times are recommended to validate these results and support large-scale implementation. Full article
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The Effect of Selenium Sources and Rates on Cowpea Seed Quality
by Rhayra Zanol Pereira, Luiz Eduardo de Morais Fernandes Fontes, Vinícius Martins Silva, Alan Mario Zuffo, Ceci Castilho Custódio, Francisco Vanies da Silva Sá, André Rodrigues dos Reis and Charline Zaratin Alves
Agronomy 2024, 14(12), 2882; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14122882 - 3 Dec 2024
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Selenium (Se) is a beneficial element for plants and is essential for human nutrition. In plants, it plays an important role in the formation of selenocysteine and selenomethionine and in the activation of hydrolytic enzymes, which can aid in seed germination and reduce [...] Read more.
Selenium (Se) is a beneficial element for plants and is essential for human nutrition. In plants, it plays an important role in the formation of selenocysteine and selenomethionine and in the activation of hydrolytic enzymes, which can aid in seed germination and reduce abiotic stress during germination. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the application of selenium sources and rates to the soil on the physiological quality of cowpea seeds. The experimental design was a randomized block with four replications and a factorial scheme (7 × 2). Two sources of Se (sodium selenate and sodium selenite) and seven rates (0, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40 and 60 g ha−1) were used. Physiological characterization was carried out by first counting of germination, germination, emergence, accelerated aging, cold testing, electrical conductivity, length and dry biomass of shoots and roots. Germination after accelerated aging increased with selenate, even at higher rates, whereas selenite provided benefits at lower rates. Selenation linearly increased germination after the cold test and linearly reduced electrolyte leakage as the Se rate increased. The soil application of Se is beneficial for cowpea seed quality. Compared with those treated with sodium selenite, cowpea plants treated with sodium selenate through the soil produce more vigorous seeds. The application of 10 g ha−1 Se in the form of sodium selenate provides seedlings with faster germination and root development and is an alternative for rapid stand establishment. Full article
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