Background and Aims Seed longevity, a fundamental plant trait for ex situ conservation and
persistence in the soil of many species, varies across populations and generations that …

Climate warming in mountain areas is increasing faster than the global average, threatening
alpine plants. Climate affects many traits including seeds, the longevity of which is important …

Seed longevity derived from artificial ageing experiments has been shown to be related to
the macroclimate at the sampling site and with individual seed traits. Nevertheless, the …

The potential for the pre‐zygotic plant growth environment to play a role in determining seed
longevity was investigated for a species that inhabits arid to semi‐arid Australia. Seed …

Under climate change, regeneration from seeds is becoming increasingly important for
species persistence, migration and conservation, especially in high-elevation environments …

Seed longevity, which is essential for germplasm conservation and survival of many land
plant species, can vary considerably within species and cultivars. Here, we explore the …

The degradation of nature is among the most serious issues that the world faces, with
pressing needs to simultaneously avoid dangerous climate change, feed a growing …

Abstract Background and Aims Seed dormancy determines the environmental niche of
plants in seasonal environments, and has consequences for plant performance that …

The ability of seeds to regenerate from soil seed banks has long been recognized as a key
survival strategy for plants establishing new niches in highly variable climates of alpine …

Conserving alpine ecosystems and the plant communities they contain using ex situ
conservation requires an understanding of seed longevity. Knowledge of seed longevity …