How does the presence of endosperm affect seed size and germination?

Endospermic seeds may germinate more successfully than non-endospermic seeds. The quantity of reserves of endosperm is directly related to seed size; large seeds may present higher percentages of germination than small seeds. We investigate whether the capacity for germination differs between seeds...

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Main Authors: Susana Valencia-Díaz, Alejandro Flores-Morales, Alejandro Flores-Palacios, Irene Perea-Arango
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedad Botánica de México, A. C. 2015-12-01
Series:Botan‪ical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.botanicalsciences.com.mx/index.php/botanicalSciences/article/view/251