Seed maturation and growth are serious phases in the life cycle of crop florae, determining seed quality, viability, and subsequent crop performance.
— Hamza Iftikhar, Integrated Crop Science, Protection and Food Systems
“Horticultural crops are also classified according to their life cycle, which indicates the duration of growth from germination to reproduction.”

“Its objectives are to increase agricultural productivity, enhance resilience to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
