Size–Number and Shape Distribution of Buried Seeds in Soil in a Field Not Cultivated for More Than 10 Years

Seeds act as reserves for plant dispersion in time and their burial in soil plays an essential role in preventing or reducing losses. Two hypotheses regarding the depth distribution of seeds in soil were investigated. One states that the burial of small seeds is restricted to shallower depths than l...

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Main Author: Luís Silva Dias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:International Journal of Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2037-0164/13/4/39