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 …

Many molecular mechanisms that regulate dormancy have been identified individually in
controlled laboratory studies. However, little is known about how the seed employs this …

Seed dormancy is an innate seed property that defines the environmental conditions in
which the seed is able to germinate. It is determined by genetics with a substantial …

Seed dormancy is an innate seed property that defines the environmental conditions in
which the seed is able to germinate. It is determined by genetics with a substantial …

The transition from a dormant to a germinating seed represents a crucial developmental
switch in the life cycle of a plant. Subsequent transition from a germinating seed to an …

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 …

Reproduction is a critical time in plant life history. Therefore, genes affecting seed dormancy
and germination are among those under strongest selection in natural plant populations …

Seed germination is a critical stage in the plant life cycle and the first step toward successful
plant establishment. Therefore, understanding germination is of important ecological and …

Whether seeds germinate or maintain dormancy is decided upon through very intricate
physiological processes. Correct timing of these processes is most important for the plants …

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 …