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Nikolaeva et al.'s reference book on seed dormancy and germination
Sergey Rosbakh1, Carol C Baskin2,3, Jerry M Baskin2
1Ecology and Conservation Biology, Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
Ecology
|April 3, 2020
Summary
This study digitizes a vast Russian dataset on seed dormancy and germination for nearly 3000 species, making crucial plant regeneration information accessible globally.
Area of Science:
- Seed biology
- Plant ecology
- Evolutionary botany
Background:
- Seed dormancy and germination data are lacking for many plant lineages.
- A key 1985 Russian reference on seed dormancy was inaccessible to the international scientific community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To translate and digitize a comprehensive dataset on seed dormancy and germination.
- To make this valuable information accessible for plant biology, ecology, and evolutionary studies.
Main Methods:
- Translation and digitization of the "Reference Book On Dormant Seed Germination" by Nikolaeva et al. (1985).
- Compilation of data on seed dormancy classification, dormancy-breaking conditions, germination, and storage behavior.
- Inclusion of approximately 550 historical seed ecology references (1926-1985).
Main Results:
- Digitized data covers nearly 3000 gymnosperm and angiosperm species across 843 genera and 164 families.
- The dataset includes detailed dormancy and germination information, plus storage behavior for some species.
- Incorporation of a significant number of previously obscure seed ecology references.
Conclusions:
- The digitized dataset significantly enhances global access to seed dormancy and germination knowledge.
- This resource is valuable for researchers in applied, basic, and theoretical plant biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology.
- The data is freely available for research and teaching, with a request for notification of use.