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Prof. Dr. Nina Sajna
Email: nina.sajna@um.si
Affiliation: Head of the Chair of Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor,
Slovenia
Homepage: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7830-5424
Research Interests: ecology, plant ecology, biodiversity, invasive species
Summary
Seed dormancy and germination are critical stages in the life cycle of plants, playing a fundamental role in determining the success of plant establishment and survival, and are important for plant ecology and agriculture. A compendium of the knowledge of ecologists, agriculturalists, weed biologists, land managers, and plant conservationists will provide researchers with new opportunities to understand seed dormancy and germination of variable plant kingdoms. An ecological perspective of seed dormancy and germination, as well as an understanding of the underlying mechanisms and regulatory networks governing these processes, are crucial for developing strategies to improve crop yield, seed quality, stress tolerance, and conservation practices in an ever-changing environment. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- The ecological role of seed dormancy and germination in plant life histories and the dynamics of plant populations, communities, and ecosystems;
-The role of seed dormancy in plant adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses;
-Molecular mechanisms controlling seed dormancy and germination;
-Hormonal and environmental regulation of seed dormancy release;
-Epigenetic modifications influencing seed dormancy and germination;
-Seed coat and endosperm barriers and their role in dormancy;
-Applications of dormancy regulation in agricultural practices;
-Innovations in seed technology to enhance germination and crop performance;
- The importance of seed dormancy and germination for bioinvasions;
- Safeguarding rare plants by advancing seed science research.
Keywords
Seed research, dormancy, germination, seed ecology, seed coat, dormancy break, agriculture, plant conservation
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