Seed Dormancy
Seed dormancy is not a terpene but rather a physiological trait affecting germination timing in cannabis seeds. This phenomenon involves the seed's natural delay in sprouting, even under favorable conditions, as a survival mechanism. Dormancy can result from physical seed coat hardness, chemical inhibitors, or genetic programming that requires specific environmental cues—temperature fluctuations, light exposure, or aging—to break. Understanding dormancy patterns is essential for seed bank management and cultivation planning, as seeds exhibiting strong dormancy may require stratification or scarification techniques to achieve reliable germination rates.
Seed Dormancy strains
No strains tagged into Seed Dormancy yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this terpene.
Seed dormancy is not a terpene but rather a physiological trait affecting germination timing in cannabis seeds. This phenomenon involves the seed's natural delay in sprouting, even under favorable conditions, as a survival mechanism. Dormancy can result from physical seed coat hardness, chemical inhibitors, or genetic programming that requires specific environmental cues—temperature fluctuations, light exposure, or aging—to break. Understanding dormancy patterns is essential for seed bank management and cultivation planning, as seeds exhibiting strong dormancy may require stratification or scarification techniques to achieve reliable germination rates.
Breeders selecting for seed vigor often work to minimize unwanted dormancy traits, while some cultivators intentionally preserve dormancy in heritage or landrace genetics to maintain seed viability during storage. Dormancy duration and breaking requirements are heritable traits that influence seed production protocols and supply chain logistics.
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