Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, And, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination

by Carol C. Baskin and Jerry M. Baskin

Book Overview

The new edition of Seeds contains new information on many topics discussed in the first edition, such as fruit/seed heteromorphism, breaking of physical dormancy and effects of inbreeding depression on germination. New topics have been added to each chapter, including dichotomous keys to types of seeds and kinds of dormancy; a hierarchical dormancy classification system; role of seed banks in restoration of plant communities; and seed germination...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0124166776
• ISBN13: 9780124166776
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 1600 Pages
• Weight: 7.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 8.7" x 11.1"