Publications by authors named "Giles Grainge"
Seeds sense temperature, nutrient levels and light conditions to inform decision making on the timing of germination. Limited light availability for photoblastic species results in irregular germination timing and losses of population germination percentage. Seed industries are therefore looking for interventions to mitigate this risk.
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- Developing innovative agri-technologies like GPAW (gas plasma-activated water) is crucial for sustainable food production by helping seeds germinate more effectively.
- GPAW triggers the release of seed dormancy in Arabidopsis thaliana by interacting with various environmental signals and activating specific metabolic pathways related to gibberellin and abscisic acid.
- This technology facilitates germination by weakening seed structures directly and promoting multiple molecular pathways that allow seeds to overcome dormancy, ultimately improving seed quality.