Fresh seeds of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) are reported to be nondormant and
nonphotoblastic. However, a portion of the seeds can be induced into a light‐requiring state …

Cover crops, as either a living plant or mulch, can suppress weeds by reducing weed
germination, emergence and growth, either through direct competition for resources …

High temperature stress (HTS) imposes secondary dormancy (SD) also known as thermo-
dormancy in many seeds. Priming by soil moisture however, may improve germination …

The germination niche of plant species depends primarily on the seeds' responsiveness to
temperature and water potential. However, to appreciate future climate risks to natural …

Background Although the effect of cold stratification on seed dormancy release has been
extensively studied for many species, knowledge of the role of stratifying temperature, soil …

Germination timing is an important determinant of survival and niche breadth of plants. The
annual plant Nigella sativa occurs in diverse environments along a steep temperature …

Till now the impacts of sub-and supra-optimal temperatures on the induction of secondary
dormancy (SD) in rapeseed seeds have not yet been investigated. Therefore, the possibility …

For plants inhabiting unpredictable environments, scheduling germination can be
challenging. Various responses to environmental conditions have been evolved by plants; …

The germination niche of plant species depends primarily on the seeds' responsiveness to
temperature and water potential. However, to appreciate future climate risks to natural …

Quantifying the germination behavior of seeds against variable environmental conditions
can use as a useful implement for seed ecological studies. Seed vigor depends on the …