Q: Why are some seeds huge, while others, which may produce similar-size plants, are tiny? A: Many reasons for a disparity between seed size and plant size have been suggested, and many aspects of ...

The coexistence of multiple seed size strategies within plant communities have been considered puzzling, based on a theoretical expectation of the existence of an optimal seed size under each set of ...

In Brazil, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) seed lots are classified using sieves into lots of small, medium and large seed size, which are then separately sold in standard 40-kg bags. However, the ...

A seed packet may be small, but it speaks volumes. While seed catalogs promote thousands of types of plants, seed packets tell gardeners how to grow one. All the information is printed on the back of ...

Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Plant Biology/Research Scientist, Kings Park and Botanic Gardens Since we realised we were on the brink of a global extinction crisis in the 1980s, seed banks have emerged as ...

FAIRBANKS — This seed starting chart is a general guideline based on our traditional Memorial Day weekend transplanting time — the holiday falls on May 28 this year. The planting date for your plot ...