WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University researchers have determined a process that regulates activity of genes that control seed germination and seedling development. Mike Hasegawa, the Bruno C.

Researchers have determined a process that regulates activity of genes that control seed germination and seedling development. They discovered the step involved in keeping seeds from germinating in ...

A packet of seeds promises life, color, and maybe even a plate full of homegrown food—but sometimes, nothing happens. No sprouts, no green shoots, just quiet, stubborn soil that refuses to cooperate.

Ever had trouble getting seeds to germinate in the garden in the spring? If so, it’s time to do some research to see if your seeds need to be cold stratified before you plant them. Cold stratification ...

As a gardener, one of the most gratifying things you can do is grow your plants from seed. Watching the process of starting green, new life from first germination to harvest is like being witness to a ...

Key Points Most seeds germinate when soil temperatures reach 70°F to 75°F.Germination time depends on seed type and can take ...