Heat shock and plant leachates regulate seed germination of the endangered carnivorous plant <i>Drosophyllum lusitanicum</i>
In fire-prone ecosystems, many plant species have specialized mechanisms of seed dormancy that ensure a successful recruitment after fire. A well-documented mechanism is the germination stimulated by fire-related cues, such as heat shock and smoke. However, less is known about the role of inhibi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Web Ecology |
Online Access: | https://www.web-ecol.net/18/7/2018/we-18-7-2018.pdf |