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 …

An understanding of the biology of seeds has been greatly advanced in recent years. The
progresses, particularly in the field of seed dormancy and germination research, have been …

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 …

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

Seed maturation is mainly governed by a few genes best studied in maize and Arabidopsis.
The isolation of the LEC1 and FUS3 genes, besides the previously known VP1/ABI3 genes …

The formation, dispersal and germination of seeds are crucial stages in the life cycles of
gymnosperm and angiosperm plants. The unique properties of seeds, particularly their …

Different abiotic stresses inhibit or delay the development and growth of plants. The most
crucial step of plant life cycle, which ensures the survival of the next generation, is seed …

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 plants have evolved to maintain the dormancy of freshly matured seeds until the
appropriate time for germination. Seed dormancy and germination are distinct physiological …

This review focuses mainly on eudicot seeds, and on the interactions between abscisic acid
(ABA), gibberellins (GA), ethylene, brassinosteroids (BR), auxin and cytokinins in regulating …