New seed germination model devised

Novel tool hopes to provide breeders with more predictive accuracy for seed development and growth

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New research will help seed germination
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New research will help seed germination

A novel mathematical model for seed germination which scientists say marks a significant improvement in accuracy on previous field data tools, has been unveiled by researched at the Rothamsted Institute...

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