| Description |
xiv, 666 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Ecologically Meaningful Germination Studies -- 3. Types of Seed Dormancy -- 4. Germination Ecology of Seeds with Nondeep Physiological Dormancy -- 5. Germination Ecology of Seeds with Morphophysiological Dormancy -- 6. Germination Ecology of Seeds with Physical Dormancy --7. Germination Ecology of Seeds in the Persistent Seed Bank -- 8. Causes of Within-Species Variations in Seed Dormancy and Germination Characteristics -- 9. A Geographical Perspective on Germination Ecology: Tropical and Subtropical Zones -- 10. A Geographical Perspective on Germination Ecology: Temperate and Arctic Zones -- 11. Germination Ecology of Plants with Specialized Life Cycles and/or Habitats -- 12. Biogeographical and Evolutionary Aspects of Seed Dormancy |
| Summary |
This book about seeds focuses upon their two most important functions - dormancy and germination. The topics covered include the types of dormancy, theories of the relationship between dormancy and germination, the timing of germination, the various factors that control germination, and the general aspects of germination in different sorts of habitats. Ecologists, plant scientists, agriculturists, foresters - indeed, anyone interested in plants and their life cycles will want to add this title to his or her library |
| Analysis |
Botany & plant science |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Paperback published in 2001 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available via the World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
| Subject |
Germination.
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Phytogeography.
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Plant ecology.
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Seeds -- Dormancy.
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| Author |
Baskin, Jerry M. (Jerry Mack)
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| LC no. |
97080574 |
| ISBN |
0120802600 (alk. paper) |
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0120802635 (paperback) |
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