Viability and Morphometry in Agave Seeds as an Initial Study for Sustainable Management and Genetic Preservation

A. marmorata seeds exhibit the highest viability (78.49% at 72 hours), indicating robust physiological adaptations, while A. potatorum shows the lowest (57.99%), suggesting potential reproductive challenges. Morphometric analysis revealed significant interspecific differences, with A. angustifolia seeds being the largest and A. marmorata the smallest. This study highlights critical variability in seed viability and morphometric traits among Agave species in the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley (TCV), a biodiversity hotspot. Researchers collected seeds from five Agave species, subjected them to controlled dehydration and storage, then assessed viability using the tetrazolium chloride (TTC) test while measuring length, width, weight, and volume. These findings provide key insights for conservation strategies and sustainable management of Agave populations, influencing regeneration efforts and breeding programs.

Lechuga-Campuzano, J. L., Arzate-Fernández, A. M., García-Núñez, H. G., Mariezcurrena-Berasaín, M. D., & Reyes Díaz, J. I. (2025). VIABILITY AND MORPHOMETRY IN Agave SEEDS AS AN INITIAL STUDY FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND GENETIC PRESERVATION. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 28(2). https://doi.org/10.56369/tsaes.6193