New research reveals how genetic changes in the barley MKK3 gene fine-tune seed dormancy, determining whether grains stay dormant or sprout too soon. The findings offer breeders new genetic tools to ...

During early germination, water uptake activates metabolic pathways that stimulate the production of hydrolytic enzymes like α- and β-amylase, proteases, lipase, and phytase. These endogenous enzymes ...