“Active” Weed Seed Bank: Soil Texture and Seed Weight as Key Factors of Burial-Depth Inhibition

The ability of weeds to survive over time is highly dependent on an ecological strategy that ensures a high level of viable seed remains in the soil. Seed bank persistence occurs because of the specific characteristics of seed dormancy and longevity and the hypoxic microenvironment, which surrounds...

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Main Authors: Stefano Benvenuti, Marco Mazzoncini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/2/210