Effects of temperature and light on seed germination of ephemeral plants in the Gurbantunggut Desert, China: implications for vegetation restoration
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DOI: 10.1007/s40333-019-0027-4
Abstract: Seed germination is a key transitional stage in plant life cycle and is strongly regulated by temperature and light. Therefore, research on the effects of temperature and light on seed germination is extremely meaningful for… read more here.
Keywords: seed; seed germination; temperature light; germination ... See more keywords
Potential distribution of three types of ephemeral plants under climate changes
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1035684
Abstract: Background Arid and semi-arid regions account for about 40% of the world’s land surface area, and are the most sensitive areas to climate change, leading to a dramatic expansion of arid regions in recent decades.… read more here.
Keywords: climate scenarios; desert; potential distribution; ephemeral plants ... See more keywords
Trade-off strategies between growth and defense of spring ephemeral plants in early spring
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2025.1503169
Abstract: Introduction Spring ephemeral plants represent a unique ecological category of herbaceous plants, characterized by early blooming and vivid flowers with significant ornamental value. Understanding the adaptive strategies of spring ephemerals is crucial for the introduction… read more here.
Keywords: spring; ephemeral plants; spring ephemeral; spring ephemerals ... See more keywords