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Autecological studies on Audouinia capitata (Bruniaceae). I. Plant-derived smoke as a seed germination cue

Year: 1990

Type: article

Abstract: Seeds of Audouinia capitata, a threatened fynbos species, are known to germinate under natural conditions only after fires. Experimental results are presented which demonstrate that seed germination is initiated by chemical factor(s) found in smoke, derived from burning fynbos plant material. Dit is bekend dat sade van Audouinia capitata, ’n bedreigde fynbos spesie, onder natuurlike toestande slegs na vure ontkiem. Eksperimentele resultate word aangebied waarin daar gedemonstreer word dat ontkieming van saad deur chemise faktor(e) aanwesig in rook afkomstig van brandende fynbos plantmateriaal, geïnisieer word.

Source: South African Journal of Botany

DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6299(16)31009-2

Authors: J.H. de Lange, C. Boucher

Institution: Stellenbosch University

Language: English

Topic: Seed Germination and Physiology

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,750

OpenAlex ID: W98878062

FWCI: 5.003

Cites: 19

Cited by: 344

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