International Society for Seed Science

New Methods paper in #SeedScienceResearch! #PlantScience #Botany #SeedScience 🧪

Heredia & Hanke present a protocol to measure photosynthetic activity in green developing seeds, a promising technique for investigating photosynthesis in non-foliar tissues 💡🟢🫘 doi.org/10.1017/S096...

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Tree Seed Collection Volunteers Needed in #Assynt! We'd 💚 your help to collect tree seeds & support the restoration/expansion of local provenance native woodland across remote landscapes. Contact roz@treesforlife.org.uk by Fri 20 Feb. About the project 👉 buff.ly/eAuqYq6 @treesforlife.bsky.social

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Not all seeds can be banked! A study in #SeedScienceResearch estimates that ~19% of Chilean tree species have recalcitrant seeds, many endemic and threatened, highlighting the need for alternative ex situ conservation strategies. #Botany #PlantScience doi.org/10.1017/S096...

Soybean single-seed respiration evaluation through spectral imaging | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Soybean single-seed respiration evaluation through spectral imaging

Single-seed respiration profiling in soybean reveals strong links between metabolic patterns and multispectral traits. A study in #SeedScienceResearch shows that seeds with similar respiration often share biometric features, showing complex variation 🧪 #Botany #PlantScience

Seed dormancy and germination in the Malvaceae: a palaeohistory, subfamily, growth form and geographical distribution perspective | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Seed dormancy and germination in the Malvaceae: a palaeohistory, subfamily, growth form and geographical distribution perspective

A global review of Malvaceae by Baskin and Baskin reveals wide variation in seed dormancy: most species have nondormant or physically dormant seeds, with diverse water-gap structures and seed-bank strategies. Full insights in #SeedScienceResearch 🧪 #Botany #PlantScience

The role of polyploidy in improving seed traits, growth kinetics, and embryo development in Cuminum cyminum L. | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core The role of polyploidy in improving seed traits, growth kinetics, and embryo development in Cuminum cyminum L.

Tetraploidy reshapes cumin seed traits. A study in #SeedScienceResearch shows genotype-specific effects on germination, vigour and seedling growth, with larger tetraploid seeds but variable performance, guiding future breeding for medicinal crops. 🧪 #Botany #PlantScience

Genome-wide association mapping for rapid and uniform germination traits associated with direct-seeded adaptation in rice | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Genome-wide association mapping for rapid and uniform germination traits associated with direct-seeded adaptation in rice

GWAS of 163 rice genotypes uncovered markers linked to rapid, uniform germination. A study in #SeedScienceResearch identifies candidate genes and SSR markers that could boost seed vigour and improve establishment in direct-seeded rice. 🌾 🧪 #Botany #PlantScience

A wide range of lens morphologies is associated with breaking physical dormancy in Paraserianthes lophantha subsp. lophantha | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core A wide range of lens morphologies is associated with breaking physical dormancy in Paraserianthes lophantha subsp. lophantha

Paraserianthes seeds share key traits with Acacia, but have thicker coats and distinctive lens behaviour. A study in #SeedScienceResearch reveals how their physical dormancy breaks under different treatments, offering new insight into lens morphology. 🧪 #Botany #PlantScience

From oversight to insight: integrating epicotyl emergence to redefine germination and enhance the seed dormancy framework | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core From oversight to insight: integrating epicotyl emergence to redefine germination and enhance the seed dormancy framework - Volume 35 Issue 2

A new perspective in #SeedScienceResearch: stopping at radicle emergence risks missing epicotyl dormancy. Jaganathan et al. urge tracking seeds to first leaf emergence to improve dormancy classification and avoid misinterpreting plant life cycles 🧪 🫘 #PlantScience #Botany

Our official journal, Seed Science Research, is offering a 15% discount on Article Processing Charges (APC) to ISSS Members! 🧪 #PlantSci

For more info on this, and other options for publishing in our full #OpenAccess journal, please visit the following link: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

With her leadership at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and dedication to collaboration and innovation, Dr [Name] will help guide ISSS toward a more connected, equitable, and globally engaged future for #SeedScience 🌱 🫘 (3/3).

As President-Elect, Dr Chen plans to broaden geographic representation and early-career participation through travel grants and mentoring, strengthen training via workshops and online programs, and promote open, reproducible practices across ISSS activities🌏 🫂 (2/3).

🌱 We’re thrilled to announce that Dr Si-Chong Chen has been elected as President-Elect of the International Society for Seed Science (ISSS)! 🎉

Her vision is to make ISSS an outward-facing, inclusive hub connecting rigorous seed science with global capacity building and EDI (1/3) #SeedScience 🧪

After #ISSS2025, we have seen quite a lot of movement among seed scientists here on Bluesky. If you want to make part of our Starter Pack, please leave a comment below! #SeedScience #PlantScience #Botany 🧪

Please help us grow our community of seed scientists on this social media! 🌱🫘

‘Best job in the natural world’: seed collector enlisted as modern-day Darwin to document the world’s plants Newly appointed expedition botanist Matthew Jeffery feels ‘daunted’ but inspired by his unique globetrotting role collecting wild species

‘Best job in the natural world’: seed collector enlisted as modern-day Darwin to document the world’s plants www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Vernalization enforces seed dormancy in the agricultural weed Alopecurus myosuroides (Huds.) | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Vernalization enforces seed dormancy in the agricultural weed Alopecurus myosuroides (Huds.)

In black grass, one of the most important weeds in Central European cereal fields, winter cold during vegetative growth boosts seed dormancy in the offspring. A study in #SeedScienceResearch links this to epigenetic changes, influencing weed emergence patterns in crops.

This year's ISSS Conference brings you not only fascinating talks, but also four exciting workshops to deepen your knowledge in cutting-edge aspects of #SeedScience: from statistical modelling to lab protocols! 🫘🌱 Check the following link for the full programme 👉 : isss2025.com.au

@annbot.bsky.social is preparing a Special Issue entitled "Exploring seed development, structure and physiology", edited by @gabyplantbio.bsky.social and Chunhui Zhang 🫘🌱 #SeedScience #PlantScience #Botany

Submissions' Deadline: June 30, 2026.

The full programme for this year’s ISSS Conference is now available! Take a look at the exciting line-up of talks and workshops planned for what promises to be one of the year’s top events in hashtag#SeedScience. More information on the following link: lnkd.in/evaVjrRg

Seed dormancy and germination in Myrtaceae: a palaeohistory, tribe, life cycle and geographical distribution perspective | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Seed dormancy and germination in Myrtaceae: a palaeohistory, tribe, life cycle and geographical distribution perspective

Myrtaceae seeds show diverse dormancy and germination traits shaped by fruit type, habitat, and fire. A review in #SeedScienceResearch highlights their ecological strategies and conservation challenges in a changing climate. #Botany #PlantScience 🧪

Seed biopriming and long-term air-dry storage effects on Pseudomonas fluorescens viability and Brassica napus germination | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Seed biopriming and long-term air-dry storage effects on Pseudomonas fluorescens viability and Brassica napus germination

A recent #SeedScienceResearch study shows that biopriming oilseed rape seeds with Pseudomonas fluorescens boosts germination uniformity but reduces bacterial viability over time. #PlantScience #Botany 🧪

Seed germination ecology of the medicinal plant motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Seed germination ecology of the medicinal plant motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)

Leonurus cardiaca seeds show type 2 non-deep physiological dormancy. A study in #SeedScienceResearch reveals they germinate best at ≥25/15°C, with cold stratification boosting germination at cooler temps #SeedScience #Botany #PlantScience 🧪

Seed persistence and germination strategies of Carajasia cangae (Rubiaceae): an endemic forb from the Amazon ironstone outcrop | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Seed persistence and germination strategies of Carajasia cangae (Rubiaceae): an endemic forb from the Amazon ironstone outcrop

In a recent #SeedScienceResearch study, Escobar and colleagues show that Carajasia cangae seeds form a transient soil seed bank. Moreover, its dormancy is lifted after 3 months in the dry season, delaying germination until the rainy season. #Botany #PlantScience 🧪

Deciphering seed development and germination in the single-cell era | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Deciphering seed development and germination in the single-cell era

Single-cell technologies are unlocking how gene activity shifts across seed tissues during development and germination. A new review in #SeedScienceResearch explores these tools and their potential to transform seed biology #PlantScience #Botany 🧪

Exploring NTBG's Multi-Strategy Approach to Saving Hawaiian Seeds - National Tropical Botanical Garden By Dr. Dustin Wolkis, Scientific Curator of Seed Conservation One of NTBG’s core activities is […]

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🌱I discuss a multi-strategy approach to conserving Hawaiian seeds by highlighting 5 different groups of species; #Metrosideros, #Pritchardia, #Hibiscus, #Melicope, #Campanulaceae.

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The surprisingly tricky art of seed banking To safeguard threatened plants, science must unravel the hidden biology of often-persnickety seeds as they age, sleep and awaken

Seed banking is crucial to safeguarding threatened plants from extinction, but seeds can be surprisingly fussy, as I learned in my latest for @knowablemag.bsky.social ☘️🌱🌳🌼🌺

Featuring @naomibot.bsky.social @rbgkew.bsky.social #plantconservation #botanicalgardens

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The oxidative phosphorylation is regulated by ubiquitination under slow-cooling treatment in hydrated lettuce (Lactuca sativa) seeds | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core The oxidative phosphorylation is regulated by ubiquitination under slow-cooling treatment in hydrated lettuce (Lactuca sativa) seeds

How do seeds survive freezing? According to a new study in #SeedScienceResearch, energy metabolism plays a key role. In lettuce, MDM2 regulates ATP synthesis and freezing tolerance, with its knockdown enhancing seed survival under cold conditions #PlantScience 🧪

Development of an extraction method for the identification of peptides in the spermosphere of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Development of an extraction method for the identification of peptides in the spermosphere of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Seed exudates shape plant microbiomes, but what about peptides? A new Methods Paper in #SeedScienceResearch identifies peptides in bean exudates, revealing their potential role in seedling development and opening new avenues for enhancing seed quality and crop productivity.

Effects of Korean water deer (Hydropotes inermis argyropus) feces on seed germination and early seedling growth: insights into their contribution to seed dispersal | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core Effects of Korean water deer (Hydropotes inermis argyropus) feces on seed germination and early seedling growth: insights into their contribution to seed dispersal

Does deer dung help seeds grow? A new Estudy in #SeedScienceResearch finds that Korean water deer feces have no significant effect on seed germination or early growth. However, more research is needed to know the long-term impacts on endozoochorous seed dispersal #Botany 🧪