A rapid and sensitive method to assess seed longevity through accelerated aging in an invasive plant species.
Erola FenollosaLaia JenéSergi Munne-BoschPublished in: Plant methods (2020)
An accelerated aging test at 55 °C and 87% relative humidity constitutes a rapid and sensitive method that can be performed within a working week, allowing managers to easily test seed vigor and longevity. This test may contribute to assess invasive potential, design effective monitoring programs and soil seed bank eradication treatments.