Diaspore dispersal season influences root growth and seed traits, but not germination responses, of sympatric Piper species in a seasonal forest.
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DOI: 10.1111/plb.13492
Abstract: Seeds may differ in terms of dormancy, longevity, sensitivity to desiccation, and dry mass, according to the period of diaspore dispersal. In addition, seasonal variations in temperature and water availability can act as signs of… read more here.
Keywords: diaspore dispersal; germination responses; root growth; seed ... See more keywords
Inflated Ovary May Increase the Dispersal Ability of Three Species in the Cold Deserts of Central Asia
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DOI: 10.3390/plants12101950
Abstract: Among the diaspores of angiosperms an inflated ovary (IO) is a novel morphological trait, but no studies have evaluated its effects on dispersal. The primary aim of this study was to determine the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: diaspore dispersal; inflated ovary; dispersal; three species ... See more keywords