Seed Dormancy
Seed dormancy refers to the physiological or physical mechanisms that delay germination until environmental conditions favor survival. In cannabis breeding, dormancy traits are studied to understand seed viability, storage stability, and germination timing. Some seed lines naturally exhibit longer dormancy periods, while others germinate readily under standard conditions. Breeders working with heirloom or wild-type genetics often encounter dormancy mechanisms inherited from ancestral populations adapted to seasonal cycles. Understanding dormancy helps geneticists optimize seed banking protocols and predict germination behavior across breeding populations.
Seed Dormancy strains
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Seed dormancy refers to the physiological or physical mechanisms that delay germination until environmental conditions favor survival. In cannabis breeding, dormancy traits are studied to understand seed viability, storage stability, and germination timing. Some seed lines naturally exhibit longer dormancy periods, while others germinate readily under standard conditions. Breeders working with heirloom or wild-type genetics often encounter dormancy mechanisms inherited from ancestral populations adapted to seasonal cycles. Understanding dormancy helps geneticists optimize seed banking protocols and predict germination behavior across breeding populations.
Breeders select for or against dormancy depending on cultivation goals—shorter dormancy suits commercial seed production, while longer dormancy can improve shelf life and genetic stability in seed banks. Dormancy traits are often linked to seed coat thickness and chemical inhibitors that breeders track through controlled germination trials.
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