The Anthelmintic Effect of Pumpkin Seed (Cucurbita moschata Durch) Infusion on Lethal Death Time of Fasciola giganticaIn Vitro by Andriani Dwi Siswarini, Kusnoto Kusnoto, Retno Bijanti

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Thermal and chemical pretreatment of Ebenaeae Diospyros preusii seed for enhanced adsorptive removal of aqueous-bound Cr(VI) by H. O. Abugu, C. E. Ikwelle, O. A. Odewole, A. Lawal, A. M. Olaleye, I. A. Ucheana, J. C. Okenwa, J. C. Egbueri

“…Abstract This paper described the thermal activation of Ebenaeae Diospyros preusii seed (EDP) as a cost effective biosorbent for Cr(VI) removal. …”
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Composite Flours Based on Black Lentil Seeds and Sprouts with Nutritional, Phytochemical and Rheological Impact on Bakery/Pastry Products by Christine (Neagu) Dragomir, Sylvestre Dossa, Călin Jianu, Ileana Cocan, Isidora Radulov, Adina Berbecea, Florina Radu, Ersilia Alexa

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The BASIDIN effector of the fungus Moniliophthora perniciosa promotes positive effects on the seed germination and seedlings development of Lactuca sativa by Keilane Silva Farias, Monaliza Macêdo Ferreira, Ivina Barbosa De Oliveira, Ronaldo José Durigan Dalio, Carlos Priminho Pirovani

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Development of Analytical Methods for Determination of β-Carotene in Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) Flesh, Peel, and Seed Powder Samples by Mulu Hagos, Mesfin Redi-Abshiro, Bhagwan Singh Chandravanshi, Estifanos Ele Yaya

“…The β-carotene content in the pumpkin seed was not detected by NIR and FTIR spectroscopic methods.…”
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Responses of α-amylase and protease activity to chemical agents and metallic salts in barley seeds (Hordeum vulgare L.) by Amin Hossain, Umma Fatema Shahjadee, Abu Tareq Mohammad Abdullah, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Anjum Zerin Rupa

“…These studies compared the effects of several chemical treatments applied to barley seeds, including urea, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), acetic acid, and a wide range of metallic salts. …”
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Barriers to the adoption of multiple agricultural innovations: insights from Bt cotton, wheat seeds, herbicides and no-tillage in Pakistan by Muhammad Bilal, Tinoush Jamali Jaghdani

“…This study investigates the potential reasons that stop smallholder farming households from adopting genetically engineered seeds (Bt cotton and improved wheat seeds), herbicides resulting from cutting-edge technologies, and no-tillage farming. …”
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The impact of temperature patterns during storage of Scots pine and Norway spruce seeds on their germination and fungal infection rates by M. A. Nikolaeva, E. Yu. Varentsova, G. F. Safina

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Allelopathic effect of Piper aduncum L. leaf extract on the seed germination of Vigna radiata L. as model organism by Casas Vanessa Jay M., Melencion Merced G., Toledo Joliesa Mae S., Lituañas Chris Rey M., Pescadero Iris R., Acma Florfe M.

“…(spiked peper) on the seed germination of Vigna radiata L. (mung bean). …”
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The Oxidative Stability of Chia Seed Oil Enriched with Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) and Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Extracts by Fatemeh Kiani Aliabadi, Asiye Ahmadi Dastgerdi, Javad Tabatabaeian Nimavard

“…Oxidative stability of chia seed oil enriched with oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) extracts at different concentrations (600, 1200, and 1800 ppm) was evaluated under accelerated oxidation conditions for 5 days. …”
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Genome-wide association scan and candidate gene analysis for seed coat color in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) by Mohammed Elsafy, Wafa Badawi, Ahmed Ibrahim, Elamin Hafiz Baillo, Prabin Bajgain, Tilal Sayed Abdelhalim, Mahbubjon Rahmatov

“…IntroductionSeed coat color in sesame is a crucial trait for breeding programs as it is closely associated with important characteristics such as oil content, protein levels, and disease resistance, which directly influence seed quality and market value.MethodsThis study investigates the genetic basis of seed coat color in 200 Sudanese sesame genotypes grown for two consecutive years through comprehensive phenotyping, genomic diversity analysis, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and candidate gene discovery.Results and discussionPhenotypic analysis across two growing seasons revealed high heritability and significant correlations among color parameters (L*, a*, and b*), indicating strong genetic control over seed coat color. …”
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An Enhanced Drought-Tolerant Method Using SA-Loaded PAMPS Polymer Materials Applied on Tobacco Pelleted Seeds by Yajing Guan, Huawei Cui, Wenguang Ma, Yunye Zheng, Yixin Tian, Jin Hu

“…Drought is one of the most important stress factors limiting the seed industry and crop production. Present study was undertaken to create novel drought-resistant pelleted seeds using the combined materials with superabsorbent polymer, poly(2-acrylamide-2-methyl propane sulfonic acid) (PAMPS) hydrogel, and drought resistance agent, salicylic acid (SA). …”
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Water Quality of Urban Streams: The Allium cepa Seeds/Seedlings Test as a Tool for Surface Water Monitoring by Camila Gonçalves Athanásio, Daniel Prá, Alexandre Rieger

“…Moreover, the Allium cepa seeds/seedlings were shown to be extremely sensitive in detecting the genotoxicity of environmental water samples and can be applied as the first tool for environmental health hazard identification and prediction.…”
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In vivo Metabolic Investigation of Oxygen, Light, and Temperature Effects on Dormancy Alleviation of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Seeds by Yingqiang Cai, Xianqin Wu, Mengting Chen, Yumin Wan, Xiayi Ruan, Honghao Cai

“…As an edible seed, sesame seeds require careful storage to maintain their quality. …”
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THE IMPACT OF ADDING RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEEDS TO THE DIET OF BROILER BREEDERS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND QUALITY, HATCHABILITY, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS by S. M. Abdulateef, Z. J. M. Saed, Dr.Thafer Mohammed, A. B. Mohammed

Subjects: “…radish seeds…”
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Magnetite Functionalized Nigella Sativa Seeds for the Uptake of Chromium(VI) and Lead(II) Ions from Synthetic Wastewater by Patience Mapule Thabede, Ntaote David Shooto, Thokozani Xaba, Eliazer Bobby Naidoo

“…Prestine Nigella Sativa seeds were labelled (PNS) and magnetite-sucrose functionalized Nigella Sativa seeds (FNS). …”
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Phytochemical Constituents, Antimicrobial activities and Isolation of Eupatorin from the Seed Extract of <i>L. inermis</i> LINN by R.S. Ochu, H. Ibrahim, A.O. Oyewale

“… In low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria, traditional medicine practitioners use seeds, roots, stem barks or the whole plant to cure some ailments, hence, the need to scientifically analyze these ethnobotanical claims. …”
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Manipulation of seed coat content for increasing oil content via modulating BnaMYB52 in Brassica napus by Jiang Ye, Xiaowei Wu, Xiang Li, Yuting Zhang, Yuqing Li, Hui Zhang, Jie Chen, Yuyan Xiang, Yefan Xia, Hu Zhao, Zengdong Tan, Liang Guo, Xuan Yao

“…Summary: Seed oil is synthesized in the embryo, which is surrounded by the seed coat. …”
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Designing and characterization of bilayer films based on bitter vetch seed protein and polylactic acid for enhanced food packaging by Sona Dodange, Hajar Shekarchizadeh, Mahdi Kadivar

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Impact of Microplastic-Amended Soil on Seed Germination of Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i>) in a Controlled Environment by Abigail Tatum, Victoria Martin, Vanaja Kankarla

“…The objective of this study was to determine the germination percentage (GP), mean germination time (MGT) and germination index (GI) of alfalfa seeds (<i>Medicago sativa</i>-VNS (variety not stated)) when germinated under two types of MP-treated soils: (1) fiber-fill plastic (FF) at 0.2% and 1% concentration and (2) plastic packaging (PP) at 0.2% and 1% concentration. …”
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