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Introduction A good understanding of the world biogeography of nondormancy (ND) and the five classes of seed dormancy (D) would enhance our understanding of how species are adapted to the various vege
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Department of Biology,University of Kentucky,Lexington,KY USA 40506;Department of Plant and Soil Sci
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第四届国际种子生态学大会(The 4th International Society for Seed Science
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Introduction A good understanding of the world biogeography of nondormancy (ND) and the five classes of seed dormancy (D) would enhance our understanding of how species are adapted to the various vegetation zones on earth.
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