Key message Bet-hedging is a complex evolutionary strategy involving morphological, eco-
physiological,(epi) genetic and population dynamics aspects. We review these aspects in …

For survival in the natural environment, plants have evolved a 'bet-hedging'strategy where
individual variation is high and a range of phenotypes is produced. When faced with …

Upon storage, seeds inevitably age and lose their viability over time, which determines their
longevity. Longevity correlates with successful seed germination and enhancing this trait is …

Seed longevity is a complex trait that depends on numerous factors. It varies among species
and populations, and within different seed morphs produced by the same plant. Little is …

Abstract Background and Aims The long-term conservation of seeds of plant genetic
resources is of key importance for food security and preservation of agrobiodiversity …

Main conclusion Differences in dispersal and dormancy of heteromorphic diaspores of
Aegilos tauschii may increase its flexibility to invade/occupy weedy unpredictable habitats …

'Seed heteromorphism'is a broadly-and loosely-defined term used to describe differences in
size/mass, morphology, position on mother plants and ecological function (eg dispersal …

Environmental factors, such as temperature and moisture, and plant factors, such as seed
position on the mother plant, can affect seed viability and germination. However, little is …

Seed germination characteristics help predict the degree of invasive success of a species
based on capacity of the seeds to germinate and recruit into novel habitats. Hyptis …

Abstract Background and Aims Orchid seeds are reputed to be short lived in dry, cold
storage conditions, potentially limiting the use of conventional seed banks for long-term ex …