Prospective parents are being marketed genetic tests that claim to predict which IVF embryo will grow into the tallest, smartest or healthiest child. But these tests cannot deliver what they promise.

Galium germinates in fall and spends the gloomy winter months creeping slowly across the ground. By March it climbs up into shrubs, runs out over gardens, and then sets a profusion of prickly seeds ...

Germination percentage: This is the percentage of pure grass seed that should germinate in ideal conditions. High quality grass seed typically has a germination rate of between 85% and 90%.

The 10 essential gardening jobs you should do in February - These are the gardening jobs you should focus on to get your ...

Question: I have quite a few leftover vegetable seeds. How can I make sure they are viable before I plant them or buy more? Answer: Most seeds that are not more than a year or two old are still viable ...

Soybean is an oilseed of great relevance to Brazil because it is one of the main crops produced in the country. The success of this crop depends on several factors, the main one being seed quality.

Getting soybeans off to a strong start is one of the most important steps toward maximizing yield. From planting on, seedlings face an uphill battle. Fungi, insects and nematodes are all eager to ...

In the spring of 2025 UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program (NWCS) sent a call out to organic dry bean growers in the Northeastern U.S. to send in seed samples for evaluation of seed health ...

ABSTRACT: This trial aims to find out the best storage temperature for various seed types to improve viability during storage. More recently, a large quantity of economically important crop seeds is ...

Seed treatments can help protect soybeans against seedling blights, seed- or soil-borne diseases and provide some level of control for early season diseases. Soil moisture levels going into spring ...