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May 14, 2026Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology0 citationsOpen Access

Effects of Fire-Simulating Temperatures on Seed Germination of Vochysia tucanorum

Fire-simulating temperatures do not affect seed imbibition and germination of Vochysia tucanorum Mart., a woody species from the Cerrado

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JMJúlia Zamariola MestrinérMMMariana Aragão de Macêdo

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Randomized trial investigates seed germination under simulated post-fire conditions, suggesting resilience in woody species.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate if fire-simulating temperatures affect the imbibition and germination of Vochysia tucanorum seeds.
  • Heat shocks were applied at 70 °C for 5 minutes to test seed responses.
  • Imbibition and germination rates were monitored under temperature fluctuations.
  • The experiment simulated post-fire conditions typical of the cerrado region.
  • Heat shock at 70 °C for 5 min did not affect seed imbibition.
  • Germination rates remained unaffected by the tested thermal conditions.
  • Seeds displayed resilience, ensuring survival and germination in post-fire situations.

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Mestrinér et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a05684ea550a87e60a20c68https://doi.org/10.1007/s40626-026-00404-8
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