While orthodox seeds can be stored conventionally, recalcitrant seeds cannot be stored conventionally. The term “recalcitrant” anthropomorphizes seed responses to water loss. A recalcitrant seed tolerates some water loss, but not the extreme level survived by orthodox seed.
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While orthodox seeds can be stored conventionally, recalcitrant seeds cannot be stored conventionally. The term “recalcitrant” anthropomorphizes seed responses to water loss. A recalcitrant seed tolerates some water loss, but not the extreme level survived by orthodox seed.