Germination is a crucial stage in the life of a plant as it will leave the stage of seed resistant to various environmental constraints (climatic conditions, absence of nutritive elements, etc.) to ...

1. Pioneer species use temperature fluctuations and light level as gap detection signals, but the relative importance of these two factors may differ among species with differently sized seeds. 2. We ...

When the days begin to get longer, my mind goes in two different directions -- both of which I enjoy. I start thinking about gardening, but also fishing. Today's topic will be on gardening. There are ...

Polymorphic seeds of Atriplex triangularis were germinated at various temperatures (5-15 C, 5-25 C, 10-20 C, 20-30 C) and salinity regimes (0 to 1.5% NaCl) in order to determine their germinability ...

You can give your flower and vegetable garden a head start and save money by knowing how to germinate seeds. With the right amount of heat and moisture, starting seeds indoors is simple. When the ...

After our last (hopefully) spring freeze, gardeners are eager to plant and get summer gardens going. Soil temperature is a significant factor for determining when to direct seed into the garden. Once ...

While fall is generally considered one of the best times for lawn seeding, October presents some challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just looking to fix up a few bare patches, the key is ...

Under a worst-case climate change scenario, more than 20% of plant species in the tropics may experience temperatures too high for their seeds to germinate by 2070, according to an analysis of seed ...

Starting your own plants from seeds can save a lot of money and give you way more choice than you’ll find at plant-buying time... even in the biggest garden centers. When you start your own seeds ...