Serotiny is the prolonged storage of seeds in closed cones or fruits held within the crown of
woody plants. It is widespread throughout fireprone vegetation with a predominantly winter …

Analyses of functional traits have become fundamental tools for understanding patterns and
processes in plant community ecology. In this context, regenerative seed traits play an …

There is considerable literature on the ecology of seeds with impermeable coats, ie, physical
dormancy (PY), but the factors controlling the development of PY and their ecological …

Information on seed persistence and seedling emergence from the soil seed bank is critical
for understanding species coexistence and predicting community dynamics. However …

The timing of seed production and release is highly relevant for successful plant
reproduction. Ecological disturbances, if synchronized with reproductive effort, can increase …

Seed germination is the basis for the proliferation of sexual-reproducing plants, efficient crop
production, and a successful crop improvement research program. Cotton (Gossypium spp.) …

Abstract Background and Aims In Mediterranean ecosystems, the heat shock of wildfire
disrupts physical seed dormancy in many plant species. This triggers germination in the post …

Fabaceae produce seeds with water‐impermeable seed coats, ie, physical dormancy (PY).
We hypothesized that the proportion of PY seeds will increase with the dryness 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 …

Acacia s. str.(Mimosoideae, Fabaceae) is the largest plant genus in Australia (~ 1000
species). Its seeds have physical dormancy from a hard, water-impermeable testa. Heat from …