seed death

[/siːd dɛθ/]
nounpl: seed deaths
morte da semente
1. The death or failure of a seed to germinate or develop into a viable plant
Seed death can occur due to poor storage conditions or fungal infections.
A morte da semente pode ocorrer devido a condições inadequadas de armazenamento ou infecções fúngicas.
2. In agriculture and horticulture, the process by which seeds lose viability and cannot sprout
Farmers must monitor seed death rates to ensure crop quality.
Os agricultores devem monitorar as taxas de morte de sementes para garantir a qualidade das safras.
3. In botany, the natural or premature ending of a seed's developmental cycle
Excessive moisture led to widespread seed death in the nursery.
O excesso de umidade levou à morte generalizada de sementes no viveiro.
This is a technical agricultural and botanical term used primarily in scientific and farming communities. In Brazil, it is commonly discussed among farmers, agricultural engineers, and botanical researchers, particularly in regions with significant agribusiness presence like Mato Grosso and São Paulo. The term is critical in discussions about crop yield, seed quality control, and sustainable farming practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
seed dormancyseed deteriorationseed failureloss of seed viabilityseed necrosis
Antonyms / Antônimos
seed germinationseed viabilityseed vigorsuccessful sprouting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
morte da semente
Standard term used in agricultural contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
morte da semente / inviabilidade de sementes
Common in commercial agriculture and research institutions
Rio de Janeiro
morte da semente
Used in university agricultural programs and botanical gardens
Portugal
morte da semente / falha de germinação
European Portuguese may also use 'falha de germinação' in some contexts

Related Words

germinationdormancyviabilitypropagationseedlingseed storagefungal infection

Related Idioms & Phrases

seed death rate
prevent seed death
high seed death
seed death prevention
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