*Sana’a: Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Media Office – Sana'a University*

*Saturday, November 7, 2026*

To enhance applied agricultural education and connect theoretical knowledge with practical application, second-year female students at the Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, Sana'a University, conducted a practical session as part of the Principles of Horticulture course. Supervised by Eng. Tayseer Al-Sanhani, the session addressed the scientific principles of seed sowing and various methods for breaking seed dormancy.
The session covered the stages of preparing seeds for planting, selecting suitable growing media, applying correct techniques for seed placement and coverage, and providing optimal environmental conditions for germination in terms of moisture, aeration, and temperature.
Additionally, the practical application explored the concept of seed dormancy and its key causes, whether related to seed coat hardness or physiological and embryonic factors. Students examined treatments used to overcome dormancy, including mechanical scarification of the seed coat, water soaking, thermal and chemical treatments, and stratification (chilling), tailored to the nature and requirements of each seed species.
The activity aimed to equip students with technical skills for seed handling, enhance their understanding of factors influencing germination, and enable them to select appropriate treatments to improve germination efficiency and seedling production success rates, thereby strengthening their practical capabilities in horticulture and plant production technologies.
This activity forms part of the practical training program executed by the faculty to develop students' agricultural skills and enhance their ability to apply scientific knowledge to field and production practices.