Light and Ethephon Overcoming Seed Dormancy in Friar’s Crown (<i>Melocactus zehntneri</i>, Cactaceae), a Brazilian Cactus

Seed germination in <i>Melocactus</i> and other cactus species is hampered by dormancy. However, most studies failed to achieve high seed-germination rates, suggesting a complex mechanism of dormancy in Cactaceae. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate whether factors such as...

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Main Authors: Mariana Freitas Campos Magnani, Jean Carlos Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/24/4127