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C. R. Biologies 331 (2008) 796–805 http://france.elsevier.com/direct/CRASS3/ Review / Revue Seed longevity: Survival and maintenance of high germination ability of dry seeds Loïc Rajjou a,b,∗ , Isabelle Debeaujon a a UMR204, Institut national de la recherche agronomique-AgroParisTech “laboratoire de biologie des semences”, Institut Jean-Pierre-Bourgin-Institut national de la recherche agronomique, route de St-Cyr, 78026 Versailles cedex, France b UMR 204, Institut national de la recherche agronomique-AgroParisTech “laboratoire de biologie des semences” AgroParisTech, 16, rue Claude-Bernard, 75231 Paris cedex 05, France Available online 2 September 2008 Presented by Roland Douce Abstract The seed constitutes the main vector of plant propagation and it is a critical development stage with many specificities. Seed longevity is a major challenge for the conservation of plant biodiversity and for crop success. Seeds possess a wide range of systems (protection, detoxification, repair) allowing them to survive in the dry state and to preserve a high germination ability. Therefore, the seed system provides an appropriate model to study longevity and aging. To cite this article: L. Rajjou, I. Debeaujon, C. R. Biologies 331 (2008). © 2008 Académie des sciences. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved. Résumé Longévité des graines : Survie et maintien d’un haut potentiel germinatif des graines sèches. La graine constitue le principal vecteur de multiplication chez les végétaux et c’est un stade de développement critique qui présente de nombreuses spécificités. La longévité des graines est une problématique centrale aussi bien pour la conservation de la biodiversité que pour le succès des cultures végétales. La graine possède une grande diversité de systèmes (protection, détoxication, réparation) lui permettant de se conserver à l’état sec et de maintenir sa capacité germinative. La graine est ainsi un modèle approprié pour étudier la longévité et le vieillissement. Pour citer cet article : L. Rajjou, I. Debeaujon, C. R. Biologies 331 (2008). © 2008 Académie des sciences. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved. Keywords: Seed; Germination; Longevity; Aging Mots-clés : Graine ; Germination ; Longévité ; Vieillissement Abbreviations: AdoMet, S-adenosylmethionine; APX, ascorbate peroxidase; CAT, catalase; CDT, controlled deterioration treatment; DHAR, dehydroascorbate reductase; GABA, γ -aminobutyric acid; GSHPx, glutathione peroxidase; GSSGR, glutathione reductase; HSF, heat stress transcription factor; HSP, heat shock proteins; LEA, late embryogenesis abundant; MDHAR, monodehydroascorbate reductase; PA, proanthocyanidin; PARP, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases; PIMT, protein L-isoaspartyl O-methyltransferase; POD, peroxidases; PPO, polyphenol oxidases; ROS, reactive oxygen species; SBP, seed biotinylated protein; SOD, superoxide dismutase; SSADH, succinic-semialdehyde dehydrogenase; TT, transparent testa. * Corresponding author at: UMR204, Institut national de la recherche agronomique-AgroParisTech “laboratoire de biologie des semences”, Institut Jean-Pierre-Bourgin-Institut national de la recherche agronomique, route de St-Cyr, 78026 Versailles cedex, France. E-mail address: loic.rajjou@agroparistech.fr (L. Rajjou). URLs: http://www.seed-proteome.com, http://www.ijpb.versailles.fr/. 1631-0691/$ – see front matter © 2008 Académie des sciences. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/j.crvi.2008.07.021

Rajjou.1.Debeaujon/C.R.Biologies 331(2008)796-805 1.Introduction A recent investigation reported a large heterogeneity Seeds of ma extremely toler. e e during storage.they k are in a state of desiccation.In this dry state,their luring ger metabolic activity is drastically reduced to a very low Th a level (quiescence)while retaining their ability to ger- such as storage ter rature seed moist minate for considerable periods (see 1 in this issue) Knowing and understanding the complex features that tent,and seed quality 9,10].Genetic app oaches in govern seed longevity are therefore of major ecolog- rice (Oryza sativa)[11]and Arabidopsis (Arabidop ical,agronomica economica sis thaliana)[12.13]showed that seed longevity is con of quantit char tion pre and p e and of pote cies move and adapt at differ ent rates (for an example on such ecological aspects see [2.3D).Seed conservation (in situ or ex situ)is one of the best strategies for the conservation of plant di- To study the mechanisms of seed vigor loss during versity.Spectacular cases of seed longevity have been storage,a seed treatment known as controlled deteric reported.Thus,radiocarbon dating allowed the deter- ration treatment(CDT)is widely used [15].This treat mination of the age of date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) mimic natural aging [16].while (C rably ac elerate exper entally the seeds at about 2000 nucifera) aging rate yea r canna 500 Therefore nthis treatment tion by rted the more,the recent progress in molecular genetics,pro- bottles were buried uncorked in soil at Michigan teomics and physiology from the use of the crucifer cultural College and periodically excavated for scoring model plant Arabidopsis [17]now allows starting dis- seed viability.after more than a century.the world's secting the complex mechanisms of seed aging.Severa arguments demor longest seed viability experiment keeps inspiring scien. tists worldwide [7].Although this exceptional longevity on,d e spar is well documented,much less is known on the mecha- 2.Protection cientists are now exploring the mystery of seed Why 2.1.Role of the testa:structure and composition elvg on The seed coat or testa is a maternal tissue of ovular A)e) the tional longevity have been collected in soil (e he laboratory studies conducted with desiccation-tolerant sing in the mature seed c (orthodox)seeds tend to show that low relative humidity osis.the integume and low temperature or cryopreservation might corre spond to the optimal storage conditions to improve se endothelium(iil layer)accumulates proanthocyanidins (PAs)also called condensed tannins.These polymeric valbard G flavonoids accumulate in vacuoles as colorless com eassurance of safety for the worl dzeaino during early seec own pigments by the ecase-type polyph

L. Rajjou, I. Debeaujon / C. R. Biologies 331 (2008) 796–805 797 1. Introduction Seeds of many plant species are extremely tolerant to harsh environmental conditions provided they are in a state of desiccation. In this dry state, their metabolic activity is drastically reduced to a very low level (quiescence) while retaining their ability to germinate for considerable periods (see [1] in this issue). Knowing and understanding the complex features that govern seed longevity are therefore of major ecological, agronomical and economical importance. Indeed, seeds constitute the main system for plant propagation. In the context of climate change, plant genetic composition may change in response to the selection pressure and some plant communities or species associations may be lost as species move and adapt at different rates (for an example on such ecological aspects, see [2,3]). Seed conservation (in situ or ex situ) is one of the best strategies for the conservation of plant diversity. Spectacular cases of seed longevity have been reported. Thus, radiocarbon dating allowed the determination of the age of date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) seeds at about 2000 years [4], sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seeds at 1300 years [5] or canna (Canna compacta) seeds at 600 years [6]. Almost 130 years ago, Michigan botanist William Beal addressed this question by stirring ordinary plant seeds into damp sand and sorted the sand into 20 clear glass bottles. Then the bottles were buried uncorked in soil at Michigan Agricultural College and periodically excavated for scoring seed viability. After more than a century, the world’s longest seed viability experiment keeps inspiring scientists worldwide [7]. Although this exceptional longevity is well documented, much less is known on the mechanisms underlying this trait. To this end, a growing number of scientists are now exploring the mystery of seed longevity by molecular genetics. Why do some plant seeds hang on for decades, even centuries, while others barely survive winter? And how? These questions are complex and difficult to address experimentally. For example, it is noted that seeds exhibiting such exceptional longevity have been collected in soil (e.g., beneath rubble in [4]). Yet, paradoxically, a number of laboratory studies conducted with desiccation-tolerant (orthodox) seeds tend to show that low relative humidity and low temperature or cryopreservation might correspond to the optimal storage conditions to improve seed life span [8], lending credibility to the concept of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault as a means to provide the best possible assurance of safety for the world’s crop diversity (http://www.croptrust.org/main/arctic.php?). A recent investigation reported a large heterogeneity and inequality for longevity between seeds originating from different plant species [9]. When seeds deteriorate during storage, they lose vigor, become more sensitive to stresses during germination and ultimately become unable to germinate (Fig. 1). The rate of aging is strongly influenced by environmental and genetic factors such as storage temperature, seed moisture content, and seed quality [9,10]. Genetic approaches in rice (Oryza sativa) [11] and Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) [12,13] showed that seed longevity is controlled by several genetic factors, allowing the detection of quantitative trait loci (QTL). Global approaches such as transcriptome and proteome profiling [14] also proved useful for the characterization of potential biomarkers of seed vigor. However, our knowledge of the exact mechanisms underlying extreme longevity of dry seeds is still in its infancy. To study the mechanisms of seed vigor loss during storage, a seed treatment known as controlled deterioration treatment (CDT) is widely used [15]. This treatment is presumed to mimic natural aging [16], while allowing to considerably accelerate experimentally the aging rate (days compared to years), which is convenient for quickly assessing the vigor potential of seeds. Therefore, seed companies largely rely on this treatment as a prognosis for seed vigor and longevity. Furthermore, the recent progress in molecular genetics, proteomics and physiology from the use of the crucifer model plant Arabidopsis [17] now allows starting dissecting the complex mechanisms of seed aging. Several arguments demonstrate that nature has evolved complex systems of protection, detoxification and repair, in order to optimize seed life span. 2. Protection 2.1. Role of the testa: structure and composition The seed coat or testa is a maternal tissue of ovular origin surrounding the embryo and the nutritive tissues (Fig. 2A). It consists of the integument(s) and the chalazal region, which differentiate into several layers of specialized cell types upon fertilization before dying and dramatically compressing in the mature seed coat [18,19] (Fig. 2B). In Arabidopsis, the integumentary cell layers have different fates. The innermost layer or endothelium (ii1 layer) accumulates proanthocyanidins (PAs) also called condensed tannins. These polymeric flavonoids accumulate in vacuoles as colorless compounds during early seed development and become oxidized into brown pigments by the laccase-type polyphe-

LRaijou.1.Debeaujon/C.R.Biologies331(200)796-805 a review,see [22)).The epidermal layer(oi2)differenti- would explain the reinforcement of the seed coat barrier ates into cells with thickened radial walls and central el to water and oxygen permeation,mechanical damage evations known as colume age.Ihi and biotic and abiotic stresses [2 The lignin cor age [191 A d th d23 h The chalazal regior ed a few specific cells (pi ent strand)and hydrophobic seeds to aluming m toxicity u mination due to ir suberin deposition at the hilum [19.241. creased testa pe neability caused by physical damage The seed coat performs important functions to pro during storage time 1331.The ability of seeds to form a tect the embryo and seed reserves from biotic and abi mucilage layer when wetted by night dew helps main mp Arabidopsis mu repair [34 ding of th genetic and mo cula ng testa o a日a n)1 and ab (ats)m on the i of this multifunc tant (which lacks two of the testa cell lavers am gan in seed biology.but also mav open the way toward five)is reduced compared to wild type (WT)follow. (1)the discovery of molecular markers linked to precise ing either long-term ambient storage or controlled de. testa quality parameters improving longevity,which can 13,18] Yellow eeded rapes seed (Brassice be used in plant breeding:and (2) the genetic engi napus)(see (25]i Hax (Lin usitatiss mum)mu ging [20 peed up the improvement of see ecies (ROS)and therefor nibute limit- crop plants ing oxidative stress [28].Testa flavonoids such as PAs 2.2.Protective chemical compounds:flavonoids provide a chemical barrier against infections by fungi vitamin E and GABA due to their antimicrobial properties [29].They also in- crease impermeability to solutes [18,30]and I bibitional damage due to solute leakage by dec reasing matura on step on the mothe ol th iev to dete ctive rol cond in E ds dur 1311.Defepe ols)durins documented The previous paragraph exemplified the important nases,are prevalent in testa of Arabidopsis and soybean role played by flavonoids in seed protection during (Glcine max)[20.21.321.The Arabidopsis TT10 lac storage when present in the seed coat.In Arabidopsis case is present in young colorless seed coats During flavonols are abundant also in the embryo where they the desiccation phase te o 1da山o of soluble PAs into can exert their protectiv action by scavenging R 0 might increase g I city o bind to th y would 2 tential stre elation exists between pa xidant ies Indeed ther oxidation and their cross-linking to the cell wall.During evid desiccation of pea (Pisum sativum L.).cotton (Gossv tions [281 ium hirsutum)or prickly fanpetals (Sida spinosa L) Tocopherols (vitamin E)are lipophilic antioxidants seeds,flavonoids accumulated in seed coats are oxi that are very abundant in seeds.It was conclusively dized in the presence of PPOsor PODs,leading to see rated us sing Arabidopsis mutants affected e l quinones e polymer on of tocophe

L. Rajjou, I. Debeaujon / C. R. Biologies 331 (2008) 796–805 799 a review, see [22]). The epidermal layer (oi2) differentiates into cells with thickened radial walls and central elevations known as columella producing mucilage. This one is composed primarily of the hydrophilic pectin domain rhamnogalacturonan I, which bursts out of the epidermal cells on imbibition to surround the seed [23]. The chalazal region also undertakes PA biosynthesis in a few specific cells (pigment strand) and hydrophobic suberin deposition at the hilum [19,24]. The seed coat performs important functions to protect the embryo and seed reserves from biotic and abiotic stresses during storage (pathogen and predator attacks, UV radiations, moisture, elevated temperature, oxygen, etc. . . ). The germination of Arabidopsis mutant seeds exhibiting testa defects, such as transparent testa (tt) mutants (showing a modified testa flavonoid composition [22]) and aberrant testa shape (ats) mutant (which lacks two of the testa cell layers among five) is reduced compared to wild type (WT) following either long-term ambient storage or controlled deterioration [13,18]. Yellow-seeded rapeseed (Brassica napus) (see [25] in this issue) and flax (Linum usitatissimum) mutants exhibited higher tendency of germination loss compared to dark seeds after accelerated aging [26, 27]. The antioxidant flavonoids may scavenge radical oxygen species (ROS) and therefore contribute limiting oxidative stress [28]. Testa flavonoids such as PAs provide a chemical barrier against infections by fungi due to their antimicrobial properties [29]. They also increase impermeability to solutes [18,30] and limit imbibitional damage due to solute leakage by decreasing testa permeability to water, particularly in legume seeds (for a review, see [19]). PAs were shown to deter, poison or starve bruchid larvae feeding on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seeds during storage [31]. Defense-related proteins such as polyphenol oxidases or PPOs (catechol oxidases and laccases), peroxidases (PODs) and chitinases, are prevalent in testa of Arabidopsis and soybean (Glycine max) [20,21,32]. The Arabidopsis TT10 laccase is present in young colorless seed coats. During the desiccation phase, the oxidation of soluble PAs into quinonic compounds by TT10 might increase their capacity to bind to the cell wall, where they would settle preventively a physico-chemical protection against potential stresses. A positive correlation exists between PA oxidation and their cross-linking to the cell wall. During desiccation of pea (Pisum sativum L.), cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) or prickly fanpetals (Sida spinosa L.) seeds, flavonoids accumulated in seed coats are oxidized in the presence of PPOs or PODs, leading to seed coat browning and impermeability to water. The formation of antimicrobial quinones and insoluble polymers would explain the reinforcement of the seed coat barrier to water and oxygen permeation, mechanical damage and biotic and abiotic stresses [20]. The lignin content in soybean testa also correlates with seed permeability and resistance to mechanical damage [19]. In Arabidopsis, chalazal suberin deposition also increases hardseededness [24]. Aged seeds are less tolerant than fresh seeds to aluminum toxicity upon germination, due to increased testa permeability caused by physical damage during storage time [33]. The ability of seeds to form a mucilage layer when wetted by night dew helps maintain seed viability under detrimental desert environment by enabling DNA repair [34]. A better understanding of the genetic and molecular events taking place during testa development and differentiation will not only improve fundamental knowledge on the important contribution of this multifunctional organ in seed biology, but also may open the way toward: (1) the discovery of molecular markers linked to precise testa quality parameters improving longevity, which can be used in plant breeding; and (2) the genetic engineering of these testa characters to fulfill requirements for seed longevity. Fundamental knowledge obtained in Arabidopsistesta will speed up the improvement of seed longevity in crop plants. 2.2. Protective chemical compounds: flavonoids, vitamin E and GABA Accumulation of antioxidant components in dry seeds during the late maturation step on the mother plant contributes to control their storability potential. The protective role of antioxidant secondary metabolites such as flavonoids and vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols) during aging or oxidative stress is well documented. The previous paragraph exemplified the important role played by flavonoids in seed protection during storage when present in the seed coat. In Arabidopsis, flavonols are abundant also in the embryo where they can exert their protective action by scavenging ROS and protecting membranes by limiting lipid peroxidation [28]. It is very likely that flavonoid protective role at the cell level is not due exclusively to their antioxidant and prooxidant properties. Indeed there is increasing evidence that flavonoids may also have signaling functions [28]. Tocopherols (vitamin E) are lipophilic antioxidants that are very abundant in seeds. It was conclusively demonstrated using Arabidopsis mutants affected in vitamin E biosynthesis (vte1 and vte2 mutants) that the primary function of tocopherols in plants is to limit

800 L Rajjou.I.Debeaujon /C.R.Biologies 331 (2008)796-805 matic lipid oxidation during intercellular molecular mobility and seed life span [1. mination and early seedling de ment [351.The 0 authors stress the need to determine the precise mecha- In orthodox seeds.desiccation tolerance and main- nism(s)causing seed longevity loss during natural and tenance of a quiescent state are associated with the accelerated aging treatments in tocopherol-deprived vte presence of particular proteins such as the late embryo mutants.Besides tocopherols,tocotrienols.which dif sis ab oundant (LEA)proteins,heat shock proteins fer structurally from tocophe rols by the presence of an ge pr .A in t hydrocarbo are seems to exist bet 10 .T To illu h ficie idaiomB61.hhccm which is intolerant to dry sto unable to late the seed biotinvlated protein.SBP65.The function storage oil fron damage [371 of this protein,which belongs to the group 3 of LEA In agreement with this,tocotrienols were found to ns. is thought to store biotin during maturation be uniguely restricted to endosperm tissue of grap and to release free biotin during germination to allow seeds [37]. esumption of metabolic activity since this molecule i We have identified the presence of the mitochondria the eping m enzymes (41 succinic-semialdehyde dehydrogenase(SSADH)in the n th e p Arabidopsis proteome fro eed de ature and germinating seeds(Rajjou et a uld no L http://www.se 421.Th HSPs abundance in mature seeds has recently been re s one c enzym of the acid shunt vealed in the context of seed longevity,as transgeni the Arabidopsis seeds over-accumulating a heat stress tran 381.The scription factor (HSF)exhibit enhanced ccumulation ence of SSADH in dry the GARA of HSPs and improved tolerance to aging [43].HSPs are shunt is involved in the control of seed lo ngevity or and ar chap ng an important role in pro germination prot Scavenging of ROS is also known to be undertaken 12S st nits (the by glutathione,ascorbic acid(vitamin C)and peroxire doxins.However,if the metabolism of these systems t seeds.see [451 in this issue)have bee as being extremely sensitive to oxidative stress 144 46 e t 471 The high specificity of oxidation of these majo stor rage (for a review, seed aging in the dry state remains to be ascer seed proteins raises the hypothesis that they can act as trap for reactive oxygen species (ROS)to protect ellu and othe ced proteins agains ativ 2.3.Protective proteins ntant tha Quite surprisingly,several investigations clearly show that,despite a metabolically quiescent state and a low water content of desiccation-tolerant seeds molecula 3.Detoxification and metabolic char nges can occur during dry storage of matu 3.I.Reactive oxvgen species Each stage o eed life is a very low cellular mobility due to the onset of the s(see 148]in thie state (se e[291)Thes It ha ted that d metabolism reduction in order to curtail the production esulting from ros or oxidative stres nlays a role ir of toxic compounds (e.g..ROS,cyanide,ete...)and to the seed aging process as mentioned above dry seed prevent membrane,DNA and protein damages.A very are well equipped to confront oxidative stress through strong correlation has been demonstrated between the a large diversity of antioxidant compounds.Besides

800 L. Rajjou, I. Debeaujon / C. R. Biologies 331 (2008) 796–805 nonenzymatic lipid oxidation during seed storage, germination and early seedling development [35]. The authors stress the need to determine the precise mechanism(s) causing seed longevity loss during natural and accelerated aging treatments in tocopherol-deprived vte mutants. Besides tocopherols, tocotrienols, which differ structurally from tocopherols by the presence of three trans-double bonds in the hydrocarbon tail, are widely found in leaves[36] and also in seeds[37]. These molecules have been shown to function in vivo as ef- ficient antioxidants protecting membrane lipids from peroxidation [36]. In seeds their presumed function is to protect storage oil from oxidative damage [37]. In agreement with this, tocotrienols were found to be uniquely restricted to endosperm tissue of grape seeds [37]. We have identified the presence of the mitochondrial succinic-semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH) in the Arabidopsis proteome from dry mature and germinating seeds (Rajjou et al., unpublished data; http://www.seedproteome.com). SSADH is one of the three enzymes involved in the γ -aminobutyric acid (GABA) shunt. In plants, the role of the GABA shunt in protection against oxidative stress has been demonstrated [38]. The presence of SSADH in dry seeds suggests that the GABA shunt is involved in the control of seed longevity or/and germination. Scavenging of ROS is also known to be undertaken by glutathione, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and peroxiredoxins. However, if the metabolism of these systems presents major changes during seed desiccation and dry storage (for a review, see [39]), their role in protection against seed aging in the dry state remains to be ascertained. 2.3. Protective proteins Quite surprisingly, several investigations clearly show that, despite a metabolically quiescent state and a low water content of desiccation-tolerant seeds, molecular and metabolic changes can occur during dry storage of mature seeds. Seed longevity markedly decreases upon water content increase. The very low water content found in mature dry seeds (orthodox seeds) is associated with a very high cytoplasmic viscosity and a very low cellular mobility due to the onset of the glassy state (see [29]). These properties allow maximum metabolism reduction in order to curtail the production of toxic compounds (e.g., ROS, cyanide, etc. . . ) and to prevent membrane, DNA and protein damages. A very strong correlation has been demonstrated between the intercellular molecular mobility and seed life span [1, 40]. In orthodox seeds, desiccation tolerance and maintenance of a quiescent state are associated with the presence of particular proteins such as the late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins, heat shock proteins (HSPs) and seed storage proteins. A close relationship seems to exist between the abundance of certain of these proteins and seed longevity. To illustrate this issue, it has been shown that a viviparous pea mutant embryo, which is intolerant to dry storage, is unable to accumulate the seed biotinylated protein, SBP65. The function of this protein, which belongs to the group 3 of LEA proteins, is thought to store biotin during maturation and to release free biotin during germination to allow resumption of metabolic activity since this molecule is the co-factor of house-keeping metabolic enzymes [41]. However, a structural function of SBP65 in the protection of cellular structure during seed desiccation and storage could not be excluded [42]. The importance of HSPs abundance in mature seeds has recently been revealed in the context of seed longevity, as transgenic Arabidopsis seeds over-accumulating a heat stress transcription factor (HSF) exhibit enhanced accumulation of HSPs and improved tolerance to aging [43]. HSPs are molecular chaperones playing an important role in protein folding and stability and also in protein protection against oxidative damage [44]. Interestingly, 12S storage protein subunits (the major seed storage proteins in dicot seeds, see [45] in this issue) have been described as being extremely sensitive to oxidative stress [44,46, 47]. The high specificity of oxidation of these major seed proteins raises the hypothesis that they can act as a trap for reactive oxygen species (ROS) to protect cellular structures and other seed proteins against oxidative stress. In this context, it is noted that several Arabidopsis seed mutants (e.g., abi3, lec1) with lower seed storage protein content than wild type display reduced seed longevity. 3. Detoxification 3.1. Reactive oxygen species Each stage of seed life is associated with developmentally regulated changes in ROS content that may be either beneficial or deleterious (see [48] in this issue). It has become increasingly accepted that damage resulting from ROS or oxidative stress plays a role in the seed aging process. As mentioned above, dry seeds are well equipped to confront oxidative stress through a large diversity of antioxidant compounds. Besides