Abstract Background Knowledge of the seed bank present in soil of agricultural areas is essential for choosing the most appropriate management strategies for weed control. Objective Our objective was to evaluate the immediate viability of weed seed germination of soil conducted in a consolidated no-tillage system. However, there is uncertainty about the composition of the seed bank in no- tillage areas. Methods The soil was collected at a depth of 0 to 40 cm, stratified: 0-10 cm, 10-20 cm and […]