Give seeds a chance? Opportunities and techniques for post‐fire reforestation using tree seeding
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DOI: 10.1002/ecs2.70424
Abstract: Altered fire regimes and post‐fire tree regeneration failures have the potential to drive forest cover losses throughout western North America, but management practices such as active reforestation may help address these challenges. Planting of nursery‐grown… read more here.
Keywords: seed; post fire; reforestation; fire ... See more keywords
Loci and alleles for submergence responses revealed by GWAS and transcriptional analysis in rice
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DOI: 10.1007/s11032-020-01160-6
Abstract: The low seedling rate of rice caused by submergence in the process of rice direct seeding has always been an important factor limiting the popularization of rice direct seeding technology. Improving the tolerance of rice… read more here.
Keywords: submergence tolerance; submergence; rice; analysis ... See more keywords
Sowing time and direct seeding success of native tree species for restoring tropical forest ecosystems in northern Thailand
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DOI: 10.1007/s11056-019-09720-1
Abstract: Direct seeding (sowing seeds directly into ground) is potentially a cost-effective method of forest restoration that could replace or complement conventional tree planting, under certain conditions. However, the effects of timing on both the success… read more here.
Keywords: seed; time direct; sowing time; direct seeding ... See more keywords
Mechanized wet direct seeding for increased rice production efficiency and reduced carbon footprint
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DOI: 10.1007/s11119-024-10163-8
Abstract: Crop establishment is one of the major rice production operations that strongly affects rice production, productivity, and environmental impacts. This research introduced a new technology and provided scientific evidence for the benefits of mechanized wet… read more here.
Keywords: seed; rice production; rice; seed rate ... See more keywords
Phenology, Physiology, and Fatty Acid Profile of Canola (Brassica napus L.) under Agronomic Management Practices (Direct Seeding and Transplanting) and Zinc Foliar Application
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DOI: 10.1007/s42729-021-00475-3
Abstract: Canola production is undergoing a shift from direct seeding to transplanting. There are also serious global challenges caused by zinc (Zn) deficiency in most crops. The aim of this study was to evaluate the crop… read more here.
Keywords: leaf transplanting; direct seeding; phenology; acid ... See more keywords
Evaluation of direct seeding and transplanting in sugar beet for water productivity, yield and quality under different irrigation regimes and planting densities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106230
Abstract: Abstract This study was conducted to investigate the effects of plant density, planting method and irrigation regime on water productivity and yield of sugar beet for two years during 2017 and 2018. The planted cultivar… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; water; yield; direct seeding ... See more keywords
Direct seeding reduces the costs of tree planting for forest and savanna restoration
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2020.105788
Abstract: Abstract To increase the scale of restoration efforts, it is imperative to develop more cost-efficient methods. Seedling planting is the most common strategy for active restoration in the tropics, but direct seeding is increasingly being… read more here.
Keywords: seed; seedling planting; restoration; direct seeding ... See more keywords
Comparison of direct-seeding, bare-root and polybag methods on early growth, root structure and plant establishment cost of mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
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DOI: 10.1080/00049158.2024.2411783
Abstract: ABSTRACT Tropical tree species restoration programs require effective, low-cost plant establishment methods. The aim of this research was to compare seedling survival, growth and cost for four plant establishment methods for mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), a… read more here.
Keywords: seed; root; root structure; plant establishment ... See more keywords
Seed germination variability and its association with functional traits in submontane tropical forest species of Indonesia: recommendations for direct seeding
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DOI: 10.1080/21580103.2024.2445255
Abstract: Abstract Seed germination is a crucial component of the reproductive cycle of plants, and thus, knowledge of germination strategies plays a vital role in species selection for seed-based forest restoration. Conducting germination testing for tropical… read more here.
Keywords: seed; seed germination; submontane tropical; functional traits ... See more keywords
Metabolite accumulation contributes to differences in seed germination of water-saving and drought-resistance rice under dry direct seeding
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DOI: 10.1186/s12870-025-07405-w
Abstract: Dry direct seeding of rice has emerged as an effective method for reducing the excessive water demand associated with conventional rice transplantation, presenting significant potential for enhancing sustainability. However, this cultivation method is hindered by… read more here.
Keywords: seed; rice; germination energy; dry direct ... See more keywords
Genomic prediction of rice mesocotyl length indicative of directing seeding suitability using a half-sib hybrid population
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283989
Abstract: Direct seeding has been widely adopted as an economical and labor-saving technique in rice production, though problems such as low seedling emergence rate, emergence irregularity and poor lodging resistance are existing. These problems are currently… read more here.
Keywords: direct seeding; rice; prediction; mesocotyl length ... See more keywords