SlWRKY37 targets SlLEA2 and SlABI5-like7 to regulate seed germination vigor in tomato.

Seed germination is a critical phase for the life cycle and propagation of higher plants. This study explores the role of SlWRKY37, a WRKY transcription factor in tomato, in modulating seed germination. We discovered that SlWRKY37 expression is markedly downregulated during tomato seed germination.