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. 1974 Dec 20;186(4169):1123-4.
doi: 10.1126/science.186.4169.1123.

Viability of stored seed: extension by cathodic protection

N W Pammenter, J H Adamson, P Berjak

Viability of stored seed: extension by cathodic protection

N W Pammenter et al. Science. .

Abstract

Placing seeds on a negatively charged conductor extended their viability during artificial aging. Such cathodic protection may reduce free radical attack by providing a source of electrons. The results stupport the hypothesis of free radical damage to cellular components and are consistent with such damage being important in deteriorative senescence changes.

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