Do variations in dormancy and germination across achenes from peripheral, intermediate and central positions contribute to the success of the cold desert annual Heteracia szovitsii?
Tag - germination phenology
William Salter
Germination in the Cerrado is unique
How rapidly does a seed need to germinate to survive? In Brazil's Cerrado, it's not just about speed, but starting at the right time.
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Seed dormancy distribution and ecology
In sea beet, Beta vulgaris ssp. maritima, seed dormancy largely controls germination timing, is highly heritable and varies geographically; climate might select for this trait. Wagmann et al. assess geographical...
botanyone
Variable seed dormancy and germination in Hibbertia
Several ecologically important plant families in Mediterranean biomes have seeds with morphophysiological dormancy. Hidayati et al. study four species of the intractably dormant Australian genus Hibbertia (Dilleniaceae)...
