Decay calculator for Solanaceae seeds in a fridge
Treat Nightshade Seeds Like Assets
Solanaceae seeds (e.g. Tomato, Pepper) depreciate in storage. Use this scientific calculator to predict when your nightshade seed stock will become unviable at 4°C refrigeration.
Depreciation Insight
Nightshade seeds stored in a fridge have an estimated half-life of 20 years.
Depreciation Schedule
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Why Calculate Solanaceae Viability?
Generally long-lived seeds if kept dry. Like all seeds, they follow a negative sigmoid curve of decay.
Using the Ellis-Roberts equation with constants specific to Solanaceae, we can predict that their half-life is approximately 20 years under these conditions.
Proper storage management is critical for Solanaceae 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.