Sher Singh, Shabbeer Ahmad, Mhabeni N. Kikon, Aotola Aier, Neelima Rawat2025-11-1820252582-9882http://136.232.12.194:4000/handle/123456789/1569Agri Articles (E-Magazine), Volume 05, Issue 03 (May–June 2025) Agri Articles Editorial BoardThe article discusses the importance of seed viability and vigour in ensuring successful germination, emergence, crop establishment, and long-term plant survival. It explains how genetic, environmental, and storage factors influence seed performance. It highlights the role of seed banks in ecosystem regeneration and biodiversity conservation. The article further describes seed viability, seed vigour, physiological and biochemical ageing, seed bank dynamics, effects of storage conditions, and various methods for testing viability and vigour (physical, physiological, and biochemical tests). Proper seed storage, seed conditioning, and scientific testing are essential for maintaining high-quality seeds for agriculture and ecological restoration.en-USSeed ViabilitySeed VigourSeed AgeingSeed BanksStorage ConditionsSeed TestingGerminationVegetable SeedsSeed PhysiologyBook chapter