TY  - JOUR
AV  - public
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcv098
PB  - Oxford University Press
TI  - Seed birth to death: dual functions of reactive oxygen species in seed physiology
A1  - Jeevan Kumar, S P
A1  - Rajendra Prasad, S
A1  - Banerjee, R
A1  - Thammineni, C
N1  - Review: Part of a special issue on reactive oxygen and nitrogen species
SN  - 0305-7364
VL  - 116
N2  - Background Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are considered to be detrimental to seed viability. However, recent studies have demonstrated that ROS have key roles in seed germination particularly in the release of seed dormancy and embryogenesis, as well as in protection from pathogens.

Scope This review considers the functions of ROS in seed physiology. ROS are present in all cells and at all phases of the seed life cycle. ROS accumulation is important in breaking seed dormancy, and stimulating seed germination and protection from pathogens. However, excessive ROS accumulation can be detrimental. Therefore, knowledge of the mechanisms by which ROS influence seed physiology will provide insights that may not only allow the development of seed quality markers but also help us understand how dormancy can be broken in several recalcitrant species.

Conclusions Reactive oxygen species have a dual role in seed physiology. Understanding the relative importance of beneficial and detrimental effects of ROS provides great scope for the improvement and maintenance of seed vigour and quality, factors that may ultimately increase crop yields.
SP  - 663
Y1  - 2015///
EP  - 668
ID  - icrisat8949
KW  - Reactive oxygen species (ROS)
KW  -  Seed Physiology
KW  -  Germination
KW  -  Seed Dormancy
KW  -  Signalling
KW  -  Embryogenesis
KW  - 
Programmed cell death (PCD)
JF  - Annals of Botany
ER  -