The term 'germination'has a surprisingly large number of meanings. In general, the term is
applied to seeds, spores, and pollen to indicate when these quiescent structures reinitiate …

Germination is a complex process during which the seed must quickly recover physically
from maturation drying, resume a sustained intensity of metabolism, complete essential …

Seed germination refers to the physiological process culminating in the emergence of the
embryo from its enclosing coverings, which can include the endosperm, perisperm, testa, or …

This text is intended for plant physiologists, molecular biologists, biochemists,
biotechnologists, geneticists, horticulturalists, agromnomists and botanists, and upper-level …

In response to enormous recent advances, particularly in molecular biology, the authors
have revised their warmly received work. This new edition includes updates on seed …

Seed germination is the first adaptive decision in the development of many land plants.
Advances in genetics and molecular physiology have taught us much about the control of …

The transition between dormancy and germination represents a critical stage in the life cycle
of higher plants and is an important ecological and commercial trait. In this review we …

Seeds are a vital component of the world's diet. Cereal grains alone, which comprise-90% of
all cultivated seeds, contribute up to half of the global per capita energy intake. Not …

A common understanding of the control of germination through dormancy is essential for
effective communication between seed scientists whether they are ecologists, physiologists …

The chemical energy synthesized during photosynthesis as carbohydrates, lipids and
proteins accumulates in seeds and provides a food source for animals. Seeds are also …