Intraspecific variation in seed size and light intensity affect seed germination and initial seedling growth of a tropical shrub

Intraspecific variation in seed size and light intensity affect seed germination and initial seedling growth of a tropical shrub

ABSTRACT Seed germination and seedling performance are affected by environmental factors and seed traits. In this study we investigated the effects of seed size and light intensity on germinability and seedling development of Copaifera oblongifolia. A total of 225 seeds were individually weighed and...

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Main Authors: Aniele C. R. Veloso, Priscila S. Silva, Wallison K. Siqueira, Karen L.R. Duarte, Ingrid L. V. Gomes, Henrique T. Santos, Marcilio Fagundes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Botânica do Brasil 2017-09-01
Series:Acta Botânica Brasílica
Subjects:
Cerrado
Copaifera oblongifolia
diversity conservation
dominancy
habitat invasion
seed-seedling conflict
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