Seed moisture and the equilibrium seed moisture content curve
2007
McDonald, M.B.
Seed moisture content constantly changes in relationship to the temperature and relative humidity of the air surrounding the seed. Because seed moisture content is important in determining seed longevity and many other aspects of seed quality, this report emphasizes the properties of water, the types of water bonding in a seed, and how water is attracted to seed compounds. These relationships are examined with respect to various phases found in equilibrium moisture content curves (isotherms) for seeds. Understanding these factors permits greater insights into seed physiology and performance.
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