Research Advances on Seed Dormancy Characteristics and Technologies of Chemical Treatments in Rosaceae Fruit Trees
Seeds of Rosaceae fruit trees have special dormancy characteristics,and are difficult to germinate under normal conditions,which brings great inconvenience to breeding varieties with excellent quality by hy-bridization.In this paper,the characteristics of seed structure,physiological dormancy and seed coat factors limiting seed germination in Rosaceae fruit trees were systematically reviewed.The research progress of impro-ving seed germination rate of different subfamilies by chemical treatment was especially introduced.The pur-pose of this study was to reveal the commonness and difference in exploring seed germination technologies in Rosaceae fruit trees,and to provide clues for further developing efficient seed germination technologies.
Rosaceae fruit treesdormancy propertiesseed germinationchemical treatment