Delayed seed dispersal and rapid germination as survival mechanisms of the desert plant Blepharis persica (Burm.) kuntze

Y. Gutterman

doi:10.1007/BF00347986

Delayed seed dispersal and rapid germination as survival mechanisms of the desert plant Blepharis persica (Burm.) kuntze

Y. Gutterman

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Experiments are described which demonstrate that the seeds of the desert species Blepharis persica are capable of germinating within 50 min of being exposed to moisture. Their radicles reach a length of about 49 mm within the first 24 h from wetting. The seeds can germinate in light and dark at temperatures ranging from less than 10° C to more than 40° C. The importance of these facts for survival are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	145-149
Number of pages	5
Journal	Oecologia
Volume	10
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00347986
State	Published - 1 Jun 1972
Externally published	Yes

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