Comparative seed physiological ecology in <i>Coffea</i> species highlights variation in germination strategies associated with climate and phylogeny
The present study highlights the spectrum of coordinated seed traits shaped by phylogeny and/or ecological adaptation among Coffea species. This is illustrated by the co-option of several characteristics (small, thinly endocarp-coated, desiccation-tolerant and fast-germinating seeds) that enable fast seedling establishment and may confer an ecological advantage in the studied species of the East Africa clade that occur in seasonally dry habitats.
Authors
- Philippe Lashermes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7692-9076)
- Thierry Joët (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0531-5146)
- Marc Séguin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0297-4613)
- Stéphane Dussert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5222-4282)
- Nathan Baschenis
Institutions
- Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (FR)
- Université de Montpellier (FR)
- Diversité, adaptation et développement des plantes (FR)
- Peuplements végétaux et bioagresseurs en milieu tropical (RE)
- Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Botany
- Published
- 2025-11-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcaf291
- Primary Topic
- Coffee research and impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00