For a successful germination and plant growth, seeds must germinate at the right time.
Seeds must become nondormant and must fulfill the seed germination requirements. These …

Background For species that produce seeds with a water-impermeable coat, ie physical
dormancy (PY), it has been widely recognized that (1) seeds shed at a permeable state …

Many organisms encapsulate their embryos in hard, protective shells. While birds and
reptiles largely rely on mineralized shells, plants often develop highly robust lignocellulosic …

Species producing seeds with a water‐impermeable seed coat, ie, physical dormancy (PY),
dominate the dry tropical forests. Despite increasing interest and understanding of the …

Background Mediterranean-type ecosystems are fire-prone environments where species
have evolved in the presence of seasonal summer conditions and frequent fires. In these …

Cuscuta (dodders) is a group of parasitic plants with tremendous economic and ecological
significance. Their seeds are often described as “simple” or “unspecialized” because they do …

Information in the literature and unpublished results of the authors on Dobinea were used to
determine the kind [class (es)] of seed (true seed+ endocarp) dormancy and of non …

Biological tests with plant seeds have been adopted in many studies to investigate the
phytotoxicity of pollutants to facilitate the control of risks and remain to be optimized. In this …

Cassia is a diverse legume genus widespread in the (sub-) tropical zone of the world.
Several studies have been done on this genus; however, significant changes have occurred …

Abstract Background and Aims Different structures have been shown to act as a water gap in
seeds with physical dormancy (PY), and in Fabaceae they are commonly located in the hilar …