CONTENIDO DE AZÚCARES EN 4 CULTIVARES DE MAÍZ (Zea Mays) Y SU VELOCIDAD DE DETERIORO EN EL ALMACÉN

During storage, seeds deteriorate since a diversity of degenerative events that cause the loss of viability and vigor occur. The cytoplasm of dried seeds is highly viscous, condition known as glass state, in which the deleterious reactions are diminished or suppressed. Carbohydrates have been suggested to be implied in the speed of deterioration of the seeds during storage. Some authors