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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Discover the best time to plant grass seed for successful establishment. This guide provides tips and insights on factors to ...

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 ...

Are old garden seeds still viable or should you order new seeds? The temptation is to look at the new garden catalogs and ...