Seed Science is an important field in plant biology that comes with a distinct set of experimental standards. Understanding and implementing best practise in seed biology can be a challenge for those new to the field, or for those with experience in some aspects of seed science but with a need to design new experiments where they have no prior experience. Nothing can be more frustrating than submitting a research paper only to find that reviewers have major criticisms of the methods used and therefore question the degree to which the conclusions drawn are supported by the presented data.

In this series leaders in the field of seed biology come together and provide a guide for designing and implementing state-of-the-art experiments for advancing knowledge in seed science, including theory, ecology, physiology, molecular genetics and biochemistry. These may be methods in general use in seed science, or novel cutting edge experiments with the potential to advance the field. Available with Open Access, these articles form an authoritative online resource that serves as an invaluable guide for students and experienced researchers with an interest in experimental seed biology, describing how to generate reliable and informative datasets and avoid common errors.

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