Importance of the lignin content in the pod wall and seed coat on soybean seed physiological and health performances

Abstract: The effects of lignin on soybean seed quality have been studied since the early 1990s. Initially, higher content in coat was associated with greater resistance to mechanical damage by seeds. Later, positive relationships were tolerance stresses caused weathering pre-harvest, resulting improved quality. Additional studies shown that pod wall is also related production seeds high physiological and sanitary qualities. Colored (black or brown) are known due coat; addition, presence anthocyanin colored contributes improve Finally, boron synthesis highlighted this review article. As demonstrated article, plays an important role relation physical, health, These parameters should be considered evaluation as affected genetic factors. strongly for inclusion breeding programs grain