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The time required for dormancy release in Arabidopsis is determined by DELAY OF GERMINATION1 protein levels in freshly harvested seeds.
The Plant cell - 1 Jul 2012
Nakabayashi Kazumi, Bartsch Melanie, Xiang Yong, Miatton Emma, Pellengahr Silke, Yano Ryoichi, Seo Mitsunori, Soppe Wim J J
Abstract excerpt
Seed dormancy controls the start of a plant's life cycle by preventing germination of a viable seed in an unfavorable season. Freshly harvested seeds usually show a high level of dormancy, which is gradually released during dry storage (after-ripening). Abscisic acid (ABA) has been identified as an essential factor for the induction of dormancy, whereas gibberellins (GAs) are required for germination. The...
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