Environmental factors affect seed germination

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Sourced from the recommendations and stated research gap and future-work section and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 2 journals.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• Comparative Analysis of Finger Millet Varieties across Formal and Informal Seed Systems in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi

  https://doi.org/10.3390/su132313463 ISTA (International Seed Testing Association). (2014). International Rules for Seed Testing. Zurich, Switzerland. 54 Javaid, M. M., Mahmood, A., Alshaya, D. S., AlKahtani, M. D. F., Waheed, H., Wasaya, A., Khan, S. A., Naqve, M., Haider, I., Shahid, M. A., Nadeem, M. A., Azmat, S., Khan, B. A., Balal, R. M., Attia, K. A., & Fiaz, S. (2022). Influence of environmental factors on seed germination and seedling characteristics of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1– 11. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13416-6 Maguire, J. D. (1962). Maguire, J. D. (1962) Speed of germination-aid selection and evaluation for seedling emergence and vigor. Crop Science, 2, 176-177. Crop Science, 2, 176–177. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.2135/cropsci1962.0011183X000200020033x Mohammednur, T., & Megersa, T. (2021). Seed System Analysis of Soybean, Glycine max L. Merrill, in South Western Ethiopia. 1(2), 19–25. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.frontiers.20210102.12 Pradeep, P. (2018). Seed quality parameters (Germination percentage and seedling vigor index) of rabi infestationa. MOJ Toxicology, 4(6), 1–6. influenced by rice weevil sorghum seeds https://doi.org/10.15406/mojt.2018.04.00135 Zerihun Tadele (ed.) 2009. New Approaches to Plant Breeding of Orphan Crops in Africa: Proceedings of an International Conference, 19-21 September 2007, Bern, Switzerland. Teixeira, S. B., Pires, S. N., Ávila, G. E., Silva, B. E. P., Schmitz, V. N., Deuner, C., da Silva Armesto, R., da Silva Moura, D., & Deuner, S. (2021). Application of vigor indexes to evaluate the cold tolerance in rice seeds germination conditioned in plant extract. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90487-x Teklu, D., Gashu, D., Joy, E. J. M., Lark, R. M., Bailey, E. H., Wilson, L., Amede, T., & Broadley, M. R. (2023). Genotypic Response of Finger Millet to Zinc and Iron Agronomic Biofortification, Location and Slope Position towards Yield. Agronomy, 13(1552), 2–13. https://doi.org/2023, 13, 1452. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/agronomy13061452 Tsegaye, A., and Reta, D. (2019). Comparative analysis of seed quality from certified and informal 222–234. Technology, Ethiopia.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: https seed germination international seedling vigor silva testing switzerland khan scientific reports maguire crop science
• Development and validation of a low-cost imaging system for seedling germination kinetics through time-cumulative analysis (2026) · Journal of Agricultural Engineering · doi

  There is a need for reliable, scalable methods to assess seed germination and early growth under realistic soil conditions. Current methods may not be suitable for high-throughput phenotyping of early plant development in soil-based systems.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need reliable scalable methods assess seed germination
• YUMSHOQ BUG'DOY URUG'LARINING LABORATORIYA VA DALA SHAROITIDAGI UNUVCHANLINING QIYOSIY TAHLILI (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi

  Further studies can investigate the effects of specific environmental factors on seed germination. Research can focus on developing strategies to improve crop yields and food security.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: further studies investigate effects specific environmental factors seed
• YUMSHOQ BUG'DOY URUG'LARINING LABORATORIYA VA DALA SHAROITIDAGI UNUVCHANLINING QIYOSIY TAHLILI (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi

  Environmental factors affect seed germination. The demand for food is rising due to the increasing population. Crop yields need to be improved to ensure food security.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: environmental factors affect seed germination demand food rising
• YUMSHOQ BUG'DOY URUG'LARINING LABORATORIYA VA DALA SHAROITIDAGI UNUVCHANLINING QIYOSIY TAHLILI (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi

  There is a need to study the germination rates of bread wheat seeds in different environments. The impact of environmental factors on seed germination is not well understood.

  generalstated research gapevidence 3/5
  Keywords: there need study germination rates bread wheat seeds

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