The crucial properties of mature seeds that help in its storage are:
(a) Dormancy of mature seed
(b) Surface roughness of mature seed
(c) Porosity of mature seed
(d) Dehydration of mature seed.
Seed is the basis of our agriculture. Dehydration and dormancy of mature seeds are crucial for storage of seeds which can be used as food throughout the year and also to raise crop in the next season.