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Seed dormancy and after-ripening patterns

In the highly seasonal Mediterranean climate, seedling survival depends on the appropriate timing of seed germination. Schütz et al. (pp. 707-714) show that primary dormancy, after-ripening and variable light requirements among seeds of four south-western Australian annuals help time germination, thereby increasing fitness.





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