Intraspecific variation of Quercus ilex L. seed morphophysiological traits in Tunisia reveals a trade-off between seed germination and shoot emergence rates along a thermal gradient
Abstract Key message Quercus ilex populations from cold habitats display a large lag between seed germination and shoot emergence time, favouring avoidance of late frost events. Populations from mild habitats show the fastest seed germination and shoot emergence rates at moderate temperatures, enabl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Annals of Forest Science |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-023-01179-7 |