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Seed Types: Understanding the difference between orthodox, intermediate, and recalcitrant seeds
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Seed capable of being dried to internal seed moisture of less than 12% water, stored at freezing temperatures, and surviving.
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In order to maintain seed for long term storage, it is necessary for the seed bank to maintain an optimal temperature. However, not all seed responds equally to traditional storage methods. For orthodox seed such parameters as internal moisture content and ideal temperatures have been well established, however for non-orthodox seed conditions are not so […]