Seed banking is now widely used for the ex situ conservation of wild plant species. Many
seed banks that conserve wild species broadly follow international genebank guidelines for …

From 50 to 90% of wild plant species worldwide produce seeds that are dormant upon
maturity, with specific dormancy traits driven by species' occurrence geography, growth form …

Genebank management is a field in its own right; it is multifaceted, requiring a diverse set of
skills and knowledge. Seed physiology is one area that is critical to the successful operation …

This paper investigates associations among large wood accumulations, retained sediment,
and organic matter and the establishment of a viable propagule bank within a forested reach …

Ex situ seed banking is a practical and cost-effective means of preserving wild plant diversity
and a crucial complement to the in situ conservation and restoration of species and habitats …

Five kinds (classes) of seed dormancy are known: physiological (PD), morphological (MD),
morphophysiological (MPD), physical (PY), and combinational (PY+ PD). PD is the most …

Abstract Background and Aims The optimal period for seedling emergence depends on
factors such as habitat preference, life cycle and geographical distribution. This research …

A mechanistic understanding of fire-driven seedling recruitment is essential for effective
conservation management of fire-prone vegetation, such as South African fynbos, especially …

Seed germination is the most important transitional event between early stages in the life
cycle of spermatophytes and understanding it is crucial to understand plant adaptation and …