A review on research trends on seeds, germination, seed vigour and seedling establishment in maize (Zea mays L.).

摘要

The recent research trends on maize seeds and seedling establishment are reviewed. The topics covered include: seed chemical composition; seed viability; accelerated aging; germination; imbibition; biochemistry and biotechnology of germination; seed vigour; seedling enhancement; seedling emergence; seedling development and growth (photomorphogenesis and biochemistry of seedling development); factors affecting seedling growth (soil compaction, cold tolerance, waterlogging, water stress, salinity tolerance, stress factors, ultraviolet radiation, insecticides and crude oil)..