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seed germination

Rice Seeds and Their Temperature Sensitivity: A Molecular Dance

December 28, 2025

Rice seeds are picky about temperature. They need the right heat to sprout and grow. Scientists have been trying to figure out how this works. They found a cool trick that rice seeds use to decide when to grow. There are two key players in this game: OsFTIP9 and OSH1. When the temperature is just r

environment

Mauritia flexuosa Seeds: How Heat Affects Their Survival

February 24, 2025

Mauritia flexuosa, a palm tree native to South America, has seeds that are particularly sensitive to dryness. These seeds, known as recalcitrant seeds, are vulnerable to environmental changes, especially temperature shifts. This is a big deal because climate change is making temperatures rise. So, u