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Book SynopsisContains information on many topics, such as fruit/seed heteromorphism, breaking of physical dormancy and effects of inbreeding depression on germination. This title presents the information on the ecology, biogeography and evolution of seeds provides a thorough overview of whole-seed biology that will facilitate and help focus research efforts.
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Table of ContentsSeeds: Ecology, biogeography, and evolution of dormancy and germination Second Edition Carol C. Baskin and Jerry M. Baskin Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Ecologically Meaningful Germination Studies Chapter 3. Types of Seeds and Kinds of Seed Dormancy Chapter 4. Germination Ecology of Seeds with Nondeep Physiological Dormancy Chapter 5. Germination Ecology of Seeds with Morphophysiological Dormancy Chapter 6. Germination Ecology of Seeds with Physical Dormancy Chapter 7. Germination Ecology of Seeds in the Persistent Seed Bank Chapter 8. Variation in Seed Dormancy, Germination and Size Within and Between Individuals and Populations of a Species Chapter 9. A Geographical Perspective on Germination Ecology: Tropical and Subtropical Zones Chapter 10. A Geographical Perspective on Germination Ecology: Temperate and Arctic Zones Chapter 11. Germination Ecology of Plants with Specialized Life Cycles and/or Habitats Chapter 12. Biogeographical and Evolutionary Aspects of Seed Dormancy References Subject Index Taxonomic Index
