Methods for Regulating the Seed Germination of Plants During the Germination Phase

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will be devoted to seed germination in soil conditions.

Seed germination is one of the most important and complex processes affecting the passage of all successive stages of the organism’s development during the growing season of plants. It is characterized by an intensive metabolism, and the stored nutrients undergo significant changes, turning into compounds vital for the body, which ensure the normal growth and development of the embryo. In the productivity of plants, an important role is played by the processes occurring at the beginning of development, which determine the preparation and transition to the generative period.

For the correct calculation of the seeding rate, it is imperative to know the laboratory germination of seeds. Only from seed lots with high laboratory germination can we expect friendly shoots and the necessary plant density.

A decrease in seed germination is possible in case of the incorrect selection of substances stimulating germination (micro and macroelements, substances to control pathogenic organisms). Each soil condition imposes its requirements for the best realization of seeds as field germination.

Dr. Alexey P. Glinushkin
Guest Editor

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• seed germination
• microelements
• macroelements
• pathogenic organisms
• plant hormones
• embryo development
• generative period
• abiotic stress
• biotic stress