Very fast-germinating seeds of desert species are cryptoviparous-like

Kun Liu, Jerry M. Baskin, Carol C. Baskin, Guozhen Du

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Abstract

From previously published studies we have learned that very fast-germinating species have some characteristics in common with cryptoviviparous species: (1) little or no endosperm/perisperm; (2) embryos fully developed and chlorophyllous at seed maturity; and (3) very fast germination, independent of temperature. Thus, we propose that these very fast-germinating seeds are 'cryptoviviparous-like'.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)163-167
Number of pages5
JournalSeed Science Research
Volume23
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2013

Keywords

  • Salsoloideae
  • desert plants
  • mangroves
  • very fast germination
  • vivipary

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Plant Science

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