Seed germination and seedling development assisted by ultrasound: gaps and future research directions

António Nogueira; Hélder Puga; Hernâni Gerós; António Teixeira

doi:10.1002/jsfa.12994

journal article Oct 10, 2023

Seed germination and seedling development assisted by ultrasound: gaps and future research directions

António Nogueira

Hélder Puga

Hernâni Gerós

António Teixeira

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture Vol. 104 No. 2 pp. 583-597 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractSince the early 1930s, when the first corn hybrids were grown commercially, innovations in the agriculture industry have had an unprecedent impact worldwide, helping to meet the demands for food of an exponentially growing population. In particular, seed technology research has contributed substantially to the improvement of crop performance over the years. Ultrasonic treatment of seeds is a green technology that promises to have an impact on the food industry, enhancing germination and seedling development in different species through the stimulation of water and oxygen uptake and seed metabolism. The increase in starch degradation has been associated with the stimulation of the α‐amylases of the endosperm, but relatively few reports focus on how ultrasound affects seed germination at the biochemical and molecular levels. For instance, the picture is still unclear regarding the impact of ultrasound on transcriptional reprogramming in seeds. The purpose of this review is to assess the literature on ultrasound seed treatment accurately and critically, ultimately aiming to encourage new scientific and technological breakthroughs with a real impact on worldwide agricultural production while promoting sustainable practices on biological systems. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Published: Oct 10, 2023
Vol/Issue: 104(2)
Pages: 583-597
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Authors

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António Nogueira

CMEMS–UMinho – Centre for Microelectromechanical Systems University of Minho Guimarães Portugal; CBMA–UMinho – Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology, Department of Biology University of Minho Braga Portugal

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Hélder Puga

CMEMS–UMinho – Centre for Microelectromechanical Systems University of Minho Guimarães Portugal

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Hernâni Gerós

CBMA–UMinho – Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology, Department of Biology University of Minho Braga Portugal

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António Teixeira

CBMA–UMinho – Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology, Department of Biology University of Minho Braga Portugal

Cite This Article

António Nogueira, Hélder Puga, Hernâni Gerós, et al. (2023). Seed germination and seedling development assisted by ultrasound: gaps and future research directions. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 104(2), 583-597. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.12994

Seed germination and seedling development assisted by ultrasound: gaps and future research directions

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