Background Being sessile organisms, plants are often exposed to a wide array of abiotic
and biotic stresses. Abiotic stress conditions include drought, heat, cold and salinity …

Seed dormancy provides a mechanism for plants to delay germination until conditions are
optimal for survival of the next generation. Dormancy release is regulated by a combination …

This book is the field's most complete, up-to-date text on plant propagation. It now contains
colour figures throughout, promoting learning and making it an even more useful working …

Seed germination is crucial stage in plant development and can be considered as a
determinant for plant productivity. Physiological and biochemical changes followed by …

Seed priming is a pre-sowing treatment that partially hydrates seeds without allowing radicle
emergence. Consequently, primed seeds are equipped with advanced germination and …

This review focuses mainly on eudicot seeds, and on the interactions between abscisic acid
(ABA), gibberellins (GA), ethylene, brassinosteroids (BR), auxin and cytokinins in regulating …

Seed dormancy and germination are complex adaptive traits of higher plants that are
influenced by a large number of genes and environmental factors. Studies of genetics and …

The hormone-mediated control of plant growth and development involves both synthesis
and response. Previous studies have shown that gibberellin (GA) plays an essential role in …

Seed dormancy has played a significant role in adaptation and evolution of seed plants.
While its biological significance is clear, molecular mechanisms underlying seed dormancy …

Knowledge and prediction of seasonal weed seedling emergence patterns is useful in weed
management programs. Seed dormancy is a major factor influencing the timing of seedling …