Abstract
Palm diaspores are reported to have various kinds of dormancy. However, (1) the embryo is underdeveloped; (2) the endocarp is water permeable; and (3) the diaspores take a long time to germinate. Thus, we conclude that the diaspores of the majority of palm species have morphophysiological dormancy (MPD). The ones that do not have MPD are morphologically dormant.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 17-22 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Seed Science Research |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2014 |
Keywords
- Arecaceae
- embryonic axis (inside cotyledonary petiole)
- endocarp germination pore ('eye')
- haustorium (cotyledonary blade)
- hypogeal germination
- morphological dormancy
- morphophysiological dormancy
- operculum
- underdeveloped embryo
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Plant Science