The spread of buffalobur in China poses a serious threat to existing ecosystems, and control and eradication of this species have become increasingly important. Studies were carried out to ascertain ...

Background and Aims Climate warming has major impacts on seed germination of several alpine species, hence on their regeneration capacity. Most studies have investigated the effects of warming after ...

Seed germination is a crucial step in the life cycle of a plant. This is why the small embryo is maintained in a state of dormancy until the appearance of optimal environmental conditions. The quality ...

Introduction -- Ecologically meaningful germination studies -- Types of seeds and kinds of seed dormancy -- Germination ecology of seeds with nondeep physiological dormancy -- Germination ecology of ...

Knowing how to germinate seeds efficiently and quickly is an essential skill for all gardeners to master. Starting plants from seed opens up a world of growing possibilities and allows for a head ...

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), commonly called the “King of Grass,” is a legume grown in many parts of the world as a source of animal fodder. It is prized in the forage industry for its high protein ...

Scientists have found that seed dormancy (a property that prevents germination under non-favorable conditions) was a feature already present in the first seeds, 360 million years ago. An international ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees use seeds as a principal means of establishing their next generation in ...