ABSTRACT Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a complex and heterogeneous chronic metabolic
disorder disease that is associated with high blood sugar. Because of the side effects of …

Information relating to germination and seedling emergence of a plant aids in determining
the species spatiotemporal distribution and also facilitates in designing appropriate plant …

Abstract Eruca (Eruca sativa; Brassicaceae) is an important industrial crop due to its ability to
grow under a wide range of climatic conditions and in poor fertility lands and also for the …

Abstract Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.; Asteraceae) is a small aromatic and medicinal
biennial and perennial herb that is distributed in most parts of Europe and Asia including …

Soil pH is one of the main factors determining grassland plant community composition.
However, its effects on seed persistence are not well understood, and it is not clear whether …

Background and aims Alkaline soils, characterized by high pH, are representative of
degraded regions throughout the world. Studying germination in relation to alkalinity can …

Background and aims Results of studies on plant responses to salt stress often are difficult to
compare because different salt parameters were used. Our aim was to compare the effects …

Camelina sativa (L.) is known as an important oilseed crop due to its application for biofuels,
bio-products, and healthy food uses. However, it has a small seed (~ 0.7× 1.5 mm), which …

This work aimed to examine the germination and initial growth of Zeyheria tuberculosa
(Vell.) Bureau ex Verl. seedlings at different pH values. pH of the deionized water was …

Aims This study aimed to evaluate the role of seed bank during ecosystem transitions from
arid grassland to shrubland. Methods We explored the aboveground vegetation, seed bank …