Decay calculator for Fabaceae seeds in a fridge
Treat Legume Seeds Like Assets
Fabaceae seeds (e.g. Beans, Peas) depreciate in storage. Use this scientific calculator to predict when your legume seed stock will become unviable at 4°C refrigeration.
Depreciation Insight
Legume seeds stored in a fridge have an estimated half-life of 30 years.
Depreciation Schedule
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Why Calculate Fabaceae Viability?
Hard-shelled seeds that generally store very well due to their ability to block moisture. Like all seeds, they follow a negative sigmoid curve of decay.
Using the Ellis-Roberts equation with constants specific to Fabaceae, we can predict that their half-life is approximately 30 years under these conditions.
Proper storage management is critical for Fabaceae 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.