Vol. 10, Issue 7 (2021)

Author(s):
Neha Kumari, AK Chaurasia and Sachchida Nand Mishra

Abstract:
Seed ageing is most challenging factor during storage. The biggest issue with seed storage is seed ageing. Seed degradation causes changes in enzyme activity as well as a decline in seedling growth. The seed must be kept until the following sowing or sold in the market after harvesting. If sufficient care is not taken during this time, the seed's germination and vigour may quickly degrade. Seed ageing is linked to a number of changes, including loss of membrane integrity, solute leakage, decreased energy metabolism, RNA (protein synthesis) impairment, and DNA degradation. Accelerated ageing, which is known to diminish seed viability and vigour in different seed crops, has been used to predict seed storability. The goal of this study was to see how accelerated ageing affected quality characters in different seeds and predict storage potential.