«We discovered in 2010 that dormant seed coats continuously release abscisic acid (ABA), which blocks the growth and greening of the embryo within the seed. (sciencedaily.com)
«Plants with dormant seeds give rise to more species.» (sciencedaily.com)
But when it rains heavily, the basin fills, and the lake teems with new life, as long - dormant seeds spring to life and birds flock to the lake. (scientificamerican.com)