Evidence for repair processes in the invigoration of seeds by hydration

Annals of Botany

Volumn 53, Issue 5, 1984, Pages 753-757

  Burgass, R W ^a   Powell, Alison A ^a  

^a Department of Agriculture ^*  (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Ageing; Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera; Brussels sprouts; Priming; Repair; Seed moisture content

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001751081     PISSN: 03057364     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a086741     Document Type: Article

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