Agronomically critical weeds that have evolved alongside crop species are characterized by
rapid adaptation and invasiveness, which can result in an enormous reduction in annual …

Mesosulfuron-methyl is always applied by foliar spraying in combination with the safener
mefenpyr-diethyl to avoid phytotoxicity on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars. However, it …

Abstract Information on seed germination and emergence ecology of Aegilops tauschii is
scant, despite it being a widespread invasive weed in China. We conducted this study to …

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 …

Shortawn foxtail is an invasive grass weed infesting winter wheat and canola production in
China. A better understanding of the germination ecology of shortawn foxtail would help to …

Japanese brome is a winter annual weed commonly found in wheat fields in China.
Laboratory and greenhouse experiments were carried out to determine the effect of …

Polygonum perfoliatum L. is an aggressive vine, currently invading the Black Sea region,
Turkey. However, information about the seed germination biology of this species is scanty …

Aegilops tauschii Coss, a notorious wheat field weed, poses a serious threat to wheat in
China. Tillers are an important agronomic tool for yield. In this study, a total of 12 Ae. tauschii …

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

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 …