Seed deterioration under storage is a complex phenomenon leading loss of viability. The pace of deterioration depends on the ability of seed to resist degenerative changes and protection mechanisms, typical for each species. The chickpea (Cicer arietinum) seeds were subjected to controlled deterioration test (CDT, 40oC and 100% RH) for varied timings. The contents of reactive oxygen species (ROS), oxidation of lipid-protein, and loss of nucleic acid were detected, along with nuclease and antioxidants activities, in relation to germination. Experiments witnessed that seed germination declined...