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Plant attributes and their relationship to the germination response to different temperatures of 18 species from central Mexico

Germination responses of non-dormant seeds to temperature and thermal requirements are affected by the geoclimatic origin of the species, along with specific attributes such as life form, life cycle or seed size. We evaluated the relationship of these attributes and temperature to germination in 18...

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Published in:Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany) Germany), 2018-11, Vol.20 (6), p.1042-1052
Main Authors: Martínez-Villegas, J A, Castillo-Argüero, S, Márquez-Guzmán, J, Orozco-Segovia, A
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Language:English
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Summary:Germination responses of non-dormant seeds to temperature and thermal requirements are affected by the geoclimatic origin of the species, along with specific attributes such as life form, life cycle or seed size. We evaluated the relationship of these attributes and temperature to germination in 18 species that inhabit a convergence area of two biogeographic realms. Seeds were sown at different constant temperatures. Base temperature (T ) and thermal time for 50% germination (θ ) were determined. For T , θ and seed size, we performed a cluster analysis and then applied a discriminant analysis (DA). DA was also performed using geoclimatic origin, life form and life cycle as grouping variables. Seed that did not germinate were transferred to the benefit temperature for germination. Finally, ethylene was applied to the remaining seeds that did not germinate. Temperature significantly affected final germination. T varied between 5 and 13 °C in 15 species and 19.0-21.5 °C in the remainder; θ was 7-30 °Cd in eight species and 50-109 °Cd in the remainder. Cluster analysis showed three groups, and DA evidenced the relevance of T and θ for this separation. Differences in life cycle were related to θ . The geoclimatic origin was not significant. Thermoinhibition or thermodormancy were found in some species. T overlaps with environmental temperature of the growth season. Thermal traits for germination mainly reflect the species' life cycle, which is related to the main differences in reproductive performance among annuals and perennials. Local adaptation might mask the effect of geoclimatic origin of a species.
ISSN:1435-8603
1438-8677
DOI:10.1111/plb.12882