Plant Regeneration from Seeds

A Global Warming Perspective

1st Edition - March 17, 2022
Editors: Carol C. Baskin, Jerry M. Baskin
Language: English
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Plant Regeneration from Seeds: A Global Warming Perspective comprehensively reviews the effects caused by climate change on global plant regeneration, growth and seed germination. Initial chapters discuss specific geographical regions such as steppes, the artic, boreal and alpine zones, dry and tropical forests and deserts. Subsequent chapters explore special seed-related topics like fire, soil seed banks, crops, weed emergence, and invasive species Written by leaders in the field of seed germination and plant growth, this is an essential read for researchers and academics interested in plant growth, plant regeneration, seed germination and the effects of these in relation to climate change.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
About the authors
Introduction
Background
Seed dormancy/germination and seedling survival
Consequences of global warming on species, populations, and communities
Interactions between fire, seed banks, and invasive species
Special concerns about seagrasses, species with desiccation-sensitive seeds, and annual food crops
Aims of this book
Further reading
Section I: Biogeography
Chapter 1. Effect of climate change on plant regeneration from seeds in the arctic and alpine biome
Abstract
Introduction
Climate warming in the arctic–alpine life zones
Effects of climate warming on arctic–alpine plants
Climate warming and plant regeneration from seeds in alpine–arctic environments
Conclusions and future research
References
Further reading
Chapter 2. Effects of climate change on regeneration of plants from seeds in boreal, subarctic, and subalpine regions
Abstract
The boreal ecosystem
Recruitment from seeds in the boreal zone
Predicted climate change and its impact on the boreal zone
Sampling and characterizing the knowledge base
Seed production
Seed dormancy and germination
Seedling survival and growth
Long-term consequences of climate change on seedling recruitment
Future research
References
Chapter 3. Effects of climate change on plant regeneration from seeds in the cold deserts of Central Asia
Abstract
Introduction
Climate change in cold deserts of Central Asia
Plant life history traits
Vegetation and community dynamics
Future research needs
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4. Plant regeneration by seeds in hot deserts
Abstract
Introduction
Climate change in deserts
Effects of increasing temperature
Effects of decreasing precipitation
Increasing variability and interactions between temperature and precipitation
Other climatic changes
Summary and conclusions
Future research
References
Chapter 5. Effect of climate change on plant regeneration from seeds in steppes and semideserts of North America
Abstract
Introduction
Current and future climates
Seed regeneration strategies and climate change
Conclusions and recommendations for future research
References
Chapter 6. Effect of climate change on plant regeneration from seeds in steppes and semideserts of northern China
Abstract
Introduction
Projected climate changes and effects on natural ecosystems in northern China
Effects of projected climate changes in northern China on regeneration of plants from seeds
Future directions
References
Chapter 7. Effect of climate change on regeneration of plants from seeds in grasslands
Abstract
Introduction
Climate change in grasslands
Grassland species composition and population dynamics
Reproductive phenology and seed production
Seed germination
Seed physiology
Conclusions and future research
References
Chapter 8. Climate change and plant regeneration from seeds in Mediterranean regions of the Northern Hemisphere
Abstract
Introduction
Plant regeneration from seeds under a changing climate
Future directions
Concluding remarks
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 9. Plant regeneration from seeds in the southern Mediterranean regions under a changing climate
Abstract
Southern Hemisphere Mediterranean-type ecosystems
Current and predicted environmental changes due to global warming
Current knowledge on plant regeneration from seeds
Future research needs
References
Chapter 10. Plant regeneration from seeds in the temperate deciduous forest zone under a changing climate
Abstract
Introduction
Changes in temperature and precipitation
Snow cover reduction
Elevated CO2
Seed production
Soil seed banks
Geographical range shifts
Future considerations
References
Chapter 11. Plant regeneration from seeds: Tibet Plateau in China
Abstract
Introduction
Climate change
Seed production
Soil seed bank
Seed dormancy and germination
Seedling emergence and establishment
Change in community structure and composition
Research needs
References
Chapter 12. Effect of climate change on regeneration of plants from seeds in tropical wet forests
Abstract
Introduction
Observed and predicted climate change in tropical forests
Effects of climate change on reproductive phenology
Seed responses to elevated temperature and drought
Seedling responses to increased temperatures
Drought tolerance and shade tolerance trade-offs for seedlings
Effects of climate change on nutrient availability
Interactions between elevated CO2 and nutrient limitation
Concluding remarks and future research challenges
References
Chapter 13. Climate change and plant regeneration from seeds in tropical dry forests
Abstract
Introduction
Predicted climate changes
Flowering, seed production, and dispersal
Seed dormancy and germination
Seedling growth and survival
Soil seed bank
Community composition and shifts in species distribution
Future research needs
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 14. Regeneration from seeds in South American savannas, in particular the Brazilian Cerrado
Abstract
Introduction
The Cerrado vegetation
Climate change effects in the Cerrado
Germination ecology in the Cerrado: how much do we know?
Environmental drivers of Cerrado regeneration from seeds under a changing climate
Predicted consequences of climate change on plant populations and communities
Knowledge gaps and research needs
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 15. Plant regeneration from seeds in savanna woodlands of Southern Africa
Abstract
Introduction
Data acquisition and analytical approach
Regional climate trends in southern Africa
Local climate trends in southern African woodlands
Field observational studies on plant regeneration from seeds
Fruit production and climate
Seedling emergence and climate
Seedling mortality and climate
Conclusions and recommendations for future research
References
Section II: Special topics
Chapter 16. Effects of climate change on annual crops: the case of maize production in Africa
Abstract
Introduction
Effect of climate change on life cycle of maize
Predicted effect of climate change on maize production in Africa
Mitigation
Broad implications for wild plant species
References
Chapter 17. Fire and regeneration from seeds in a warming world, with emphasis on Australia
Abstract
Introduction
Climate-related shifts in the fire regime and plant regeneration
Fire intensity and severity—what can happen when fires burn hotter?
Fire frequency—what happens when fires occur at shorter intervals?
Interactions of multiple factors on plant regeneration from seeds under climate change
Fire-prone regions and the potential for “winners” and “losers” under climate change
Conclusions and future research needs
References
Chapter 18. Effects of global climate change on regeneration of invasive plant species from seeds
Abstract
Introduction and background
Mating systems and phenology
Sexual reproductive capacity and seed dispersal
Seed dormancy
Seed germination and viability
Soil seed banks
Biotic interactions of invasive plant species
Linking regeneration by seeds with climate change mitigation
Future research needs
References
Chapter 19. Regeneration in recalcitrant-seeded species and risks from climate change
Abstract
Introduction
Case study 1: Regeneration and light
Seed development
Case study 2: Regeneration in Coffea species
Is dormancy present in recalcitrant seeds?
Germination in relation to precipitation and temperature
Case study 3: Regeneration timing in relation to precipitation in seasonally dry tropical vegetation
Stopping germination during seed storage
Seed and seedling banks
Future research needs
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 20. Effect of climate change on regeneration of seagrasses from seeds
Abstract
Introduction
Evolution of seagrasses
Seagrass mating systems
Flowering, seed production, and seed germination
Seed dispersal
Seed settlement and early seedling survival
Climate change and seagrass regeneration from seeds—the future
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 21. Soil seed banks under a warming climate
Abstract
Introduction
Effects of a warming climate on seed bank persistence and density
Changes in the composition and structure of seed banks under a warming climate
Challenges and future research directions
Concluding remarks
References
Section III: Conclusion
Chapter 22. Summary and general conclusions
Abstract
Seed production
Seed dormancy and germination
Seedling survival and growth
Shifts in species composition of plant communities
Future research needs
Conclusions
Index

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Carol C. Baskin

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