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Within mechanised seed production programmes, mechanical injuries are major destructive forces in reducing seed soundness and viability. These injuries cannot entirely be avoided but their extent and seriousness can be greatly reduced. A knowledge of seed structures and of the nature of the injuries to these structures can help in preventing excessive damage and early loss of viability.
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Moore, R.P. (1972). Effects of Mechanical Injuries on Viability. In: Roberts, E.H. (eds) Viability of Seeds. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5685-8_4
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