Germination

Beal Seed Experiment

Beal Seed Experiment

In the fall of 1879, Professor William James Beal began an experiment to determine “the length of time seeds of some of our most common plants would remain dormant in the soil and yet germinate when exposed to favorable conditions.” This experiment in seed longevity is still active today, and has become the one of…

The role of fire in the germination of invasive plants in Mediterranean environments: A meta-analysis

Fire is a key trigger for the germination of serotinous plants in Mediterranean environments. Despite the availability of ample investigations into how fire contributes to plant fitness and germination patterns in pyriscent plants, there is no published content … >>> Suárez-Ronay, S. H., Medina-Villar, S., Corona, M. E. P Forest Ecology and Management, 569, 122168…