Dormancy
Dormancy is a physiological state of arrested growth in seeds, buds, or tubers, where they fail to germinate even under favorable environmental conditions.
Также говорят: seed dormancy, state of rest, quiescence
In agronomy, dormancy acts as an essential evolutionary survival strategy that prevents seeds from sprouting prematurely during unfavorable seasons. Understanding this phase is crucial for farmers to determine the optimal timing for planting and to manage crop emergence effectively.
To overcome dormancy, producers utilize techniques such as cold stratification, mechanical scarification, or chemical priming. A common error involves sowing seeds immediately after harvest without respecting their specific post-harvest ripening requirements, which leads to poor and uneven plant stands.