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Simplified schema showing what factors are necessary for the development of desiccation tolerance in seeds. During seed maturation, abscisic acid (ABA)-dependent signaling affects gene expression patterns, which lead to coordinated slowing of metabolism, activation of antioxidative and redox regulation systems, and accumulation of protective proteins. The acquisition of desiccation tolerance may contribute to higher seed resistance to the aging processes during long-term storage.
