Research generated in the last 15 years focusing on the physiology, repair and assessment
of seed deterioration is reviewed from a physiological perspective. A model of seed …

Dysfunctional tear syndrome (DTS) is a common and complex condition affecting the ocular
surface. The health and normal functioning of the ocular surface is dependent on a stable …

Seed vigor testing has become an increasingly important component of seed analysis. As
recent investigative focus has been directed toward development of vigor tests which reflect …

Seeds have evolved to respond to a variety of environments during germination. These
adaptations generally produce satisfactory stand establishment in a wide range of environments, …

Literature concerning lipid peroxidation in plants, animals and in vitro is reviewed and aging
mechanisms resulting from lipid peroxidation are proposed to explain seed deterioration. …

The accelerated aging test is an important seed vigor test for many large-seeded crops, but
its value in small-seeded crops has been limited because moisture uptake is too rapid, …

Background Complaints of glare, halos, and disturbances of night vision after photorefractive
keratectomy (PRK) probably result from changes in the corneal aberration structure …

… number of crops and can be successfully used to achieve greater sensitivity m the
determination of genetic purity in seeds Other advantages of RAPDs include the following (McDonald, …

This paper examines the longitudinal impact from 1990 to 2017 of continuous improvement
programs and aggressive working capital practices on accounts receivable turnover, …

S igor testing is important because it ranks the performance of a seed lot against other seed
lots when planted in the field. Various specifications for seed vigor testing exist in …