NDLI: Interaction Effects of Seed Mass and Temperature on Germination in Australian Species of Frankenia (Frankeniaceae)

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Easton, Lyndlee C. Kleindorfer, Sonia
Copyright Year	2008
Abstract	The seed size and number theories have been proposed to explain the advantages of having many small versus a few large seeds in plants. In particular, seed germination is predicted to be shaped by temperature, and may differ for small and large seeds. In this study, we experimentally test germination at different temperatures in 12 species of arid zone plants in the genus Frankenia L. that differ in seed mass. Seed mass was categorized as “smaller-seeded species” versus “larger-seeded species” for analysis (six species per category). Many of these species co-occur geographically and hence experience similar abiotic conditions (unpredictable rainfall, extremes in temperature, poor soil conditions). The results demonstrated differences in germination as a result of the temperature*seed mass(species) interaction effect. There were significant differences in germination rates across seed mass categories during the first eight days of germination. Germination rates were higher in the larger-seeded species than the smaller-seeded species. Smaller-seeded species had lower germination success but had higher germination rates at lower temperatures, and had a more stringent temperature as a germination cue. These findings are discussed in the context of life-history strategies in arid zone plants.
Starting Page	383
Ending Page	396
Page Count	14
File Format	PDF
ISSN	12119520
Journal	Folia Geobotanica
Volume Number	43
Issue Number	4
e-ISSN	18749348
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Publisher Date	2008-12-02
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Australian arid zone plants Germination Seed mass*temperature interactions Seed size and number Plant Ecology Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography Plant Sciences Life Sciences
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Plant Science Paleontology

Sl.	Authority	Responsibilities	Communication Details
1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
5	Website/Portal (Helpdesk)	Queries regarding NDLI and its services	support@ndl.gov.in
6	Contents and Copyright Issues	Queries related to content curation and copyright issues	content@ndl.gov.in
7	National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club)	Queries related to NDLI Club formation, support, user awareness program, seminar/symposium, collaboration, social media, promotion, and outreach	clubsupport@ndl.gov.in
8	Digital Preservation Centre (DPC)	Assistance with digitizing and archiving copyright-free printed books	dpc@ndl.gov.in
9	IDR Setup or Support	Queries related to establishment and support of Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) and IDR workshops	idr@ndl.gov.in

Interaction Effects of Seed Mass and Temperature on Germination in Australian Species of Frankenia (Frankeniaceae)

Effects of salinity levels and seed mass on germination in Australian species of Frankenia L. (Frankeniaceae)

Germination in two Australian species of Frankenia L., F. serpyllifolia Lindl. and F. foliosa J. M. Black (Frankeniaceae): Effects of seed mass, seed age, light, and temperature

Differences in life history traits of relatedEpilobium species: Clonality, seed size and seed number

Effects of Incubation Temperature on Seed Germination of Mediterranean Plants with Different Geographical Distribution Ranges

Temperature-related effects on the germination capacity of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L., Fabaceae) seeds

Germination and seedling establishment inAlisma gramineum, A. plantago-aquatica andA. lanceolatum under different environmental conditions

Germination and Seedling Responses of Subalpine Plants to Different Soil Substrates

Pitfalls in ecological research – transgenerational effects

Interaction Effects of Seed Mass and Temperature on Germination in Australian Species of Frankenia (Frankeniaceae)

Similar Documents

Interaction Effects of Seed Mass and Temperature on Germination in Australian Species of Frankenia (Frankeniaceae)

Effects of salinity levels and seed mass on germination in Australian species of Frankenia L. (Frankeniaceae)

Germination in two Australian species of Frankenia L., F. serpyllifolia Lindl. and F. foliosa J. M. Black (Frankeniaceae): Effects of seed mass, seed age, light, and temperature

Differences in life history traits of relatedEpilobium species: Clonality, seed size and seed number

Effects of Incubation Temperature on Seed Germination of Mediterranean Plants with Different Geographical Distribution Ranges

Temperature-related effects on the germination capacity of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L., Fabaceae) seeds

Germination and seedling establishment inAlisma gramineum, A. plantago-aquatica andA. lanceolatum under different environmental conditions

Germination and Seedling Responses of Subalpine Plants to Different Soil Substrates

Pitfalls in ecological research – transgenerational effects

Interaction Effects of Seed Mass and Temperature on Germination in Australian Species of Frankenia (Frankeniaceae)