Decay calculator for Amaryllidaceae seeds in a fridge
Treat Allium Seeds Like Assets
Amaryllidaceae seeds (e.g. Onion, Leek) depreciate in storage. Use this scientific calculator to predict when your allium seed stock will become unviable at 4°C refrigeration.
Depreciation Insight
Allium seeds stored in a fridge have an estimated half-life of 4 years.
Depreciation Schedule
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Why Calculate Amaryllidaceae Viability?
Notorious for losing viability quickly. Must be kept cold and dry. Like all seeds, they follow a negative sigmoid curve of decay.
Using the Ellis-Roberts equation with constants specific to Amaryllidaceae, we can predict that their half-life is approximately 4 years under these conditions.
Proper storage management is critical for Amaryllidaceae seeds. By tracking the depreciation schedule, you can anticipate when germination rates will fall below acceptable thresholds (usually 85% for commercial standards or 50% for conservation). This calculator helps you schedule regeneration cycles effectively, ensuring you don't lose valuable genetic resources.