Not all seed sources are the same. Comparing variety selection, pricing, availability and disease resistance can help gardeners choose the best options for the season.

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It happens more often than most of us would care to admit. We reach into the pocket of a jacket we haven’t worn in a while and pull out a half-empty packet of seeds. Seeds are powerful. They’re the ...

The biological seed treatment market is continuing to grow and that means more innovations to benefit growers and retailers seeking superior seed protection and optimal yield performance. With net ...

Minimizing seed exposure to factors like moisture, heat and temperature fluctuations is the key to successful long-term seed storage. Courtesy photo Often at this time of year, while gardeners enjoy ...

When winter arrives and the garden beds are resting, it can be tempting to shove seeds and tools into a corner and forget about them. But a little effort now can save a lot of hassle when planting ...

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Using a molecular technique known as the comet assay, researchers tracked oxidative DNA damage and repair in seeds stored for 2, 5, and 12 years under cold dry genebank conditions. Their findings ...