After the carrier burrows, the seed is protected from animals and the natural elements, improving its chances of germination ... drones to for reforestation in remote areas requires infrastructure ...

Date palms employ a method of remote germination: rather than growing the first shoot and root right next to the seed and close to the surface of the soil, the whole seedling (root and shoot ...

Seed germination is a key developmental process that has to be tightly controlled to avoid germination under unfavourable conditions. Abscisic acid (ABA) is an essential repressor of seed germination.

In ecosystems where it occurs regularly, exposure to fire may initiate seed germination or enhance plant growth. Compounds released as plant tissue burns can break seed dormancy and stimulate ...

Six cover crop species were broadcast at standard sowing rates on 15 July and the differences in germination and establishment timings were monitored. Prior to sowing, the suitability of each ...