There is little information about the seed longevity of wild plants, although seed bank storage is an important tool for biodiversity conservation. This study was conducted to predict the seed viability equation of Agastache rugosa. The A. rugosa seeds were stored at moisture contents ranging from 2.7 to 12.5%, and temperatures between 10 and 50℃. Viability data were fitted to the seed viability equation in a one step and two step approach. The A. rugosa seeds showed orthodox seed storage behaviour. The viability constants were KE=6.9297, CW=4.2551 CH=0.0329, and CQ=0.00048. The P85 of A. rugosa seeds was predicted to 152 years under standard seed bank conditions. The P85 predicted by seed viability equation can be used as basic information for optimization of seed storage processes.

• 이미현 | Mi Hyun Lee
• 홍선희(국립한경대학교 식물생태환경과학과) | Sun Hee Hong (Department of Plant Life and Environmental Science, Hankyong National University, RDA, Wanju 17549, Republic of Korea)
• 나채선(국립한경대학교 식물생태환경과학과) | Chae Sun Na (Department of Plant Life and Environmental Science, Hankyong National University, RDA, Wanju 17549, Republic of Korea)
• 김정규(국립한경대학교 식물생태환경과학과) | Jeong Gyu Kim (Department of Plant Life and Environmental Science, Hankyong National University, RDA, Wanju 17549, Republic of Korea)
• 김태완 | Tae Wan Kim
• 이용호(국립한경대학교 식물생태환경과학과) | Yong Ho Lee (Department of Plant Life and Environmental Science, Hankyong National University, RDA, Wanju 17549, Republic of Korea) Corresponding author