<ul> <li>Considers best practices for ensuring seed quality and health such as phenotyping and non-invasive techniques including hyper=spectral imaging and x-rays </li> <li>Provides a comprehensive review of our understanding of seed biology and the impact of genetic and environmental factors in determining seed longevity dormancy and rate of seedling emergence </li> <li>Assesses key challenges facing seed science including the need to mitigate the effects of climate change on seed quality and production</li> </ul>