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August 13, 2026BiotropicaOpen Access

Effects of Temperature Peaks and Water Stress on Tropical Seed Germination: Experimental Trials With Species From Brazil's Northeastern Coastal Zone

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HOHipolyana Simone de OliveiraAAAlverlan Silva AraújoISIngrid Lazaro da Silva

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates germination under temperature peaks and water stress in native species, indicating challenges for restoration.

Key Points

  • This study aims to understand how temperature extremes and water deficits affect seed germination in species from Brazil's northeastern coastal zone.
  • Evaluated temperature peaks from 25°C to 40°C over 15 days in a controlled environment.
  • Simulated water deficit using PEG 6000 for 30 days with varying pressure levels.
  • Monitored seed germination for 30 additional days after stress relief.
  • Significant decrease in germination for Miconia ciliata and Myrcia guianensis under temperature peaks.
  • Germination increased up to 47%-57% after stress relief in controls, with low recovery in water deficit treatments.
  • Overall delayed and partial germination was noted, indicating difficulties for seedling recruitment.

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Oliveira et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76d82b0e0cff3f64081ahttps://doi.org/10.1111/btp.70247
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