Rice seed development is crucial for determining both crop yield and grain quality. The embryo and endosperm—specialized structures for propagation and nutrient storage, respectively—must grow in a ...

Spanning from the heart-stage embryo to seed germination, the study charts dynamic gene expression patterns in the embryo axis and cotyledon, revealing key regulatory networks. This work uncovers how ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Seed size is a key determinant of evolutionary fitness, and is also one of the most important components of seed yield. In angiosperms, seed ...