 Seeds that present biotic or abiotic damage or any kind of infestation should be discard.In accordance with previous studies it is not advisable to keep the seeds, because they are very sensitive to desiccation and they lose their viability.Nevertheless, if it is not possible to proceed to the sowing immediately we can keep it in the fridge for few days with the red sarcotesta in a closed container with wet substratum (sawdust or sans, among others) at low temperatures (4 °C approx.