Environmental regulation of seed germination and emergence in two populations of Cyperus rotundus L. (Cyperaceae), a weed species with industrial potential
Fansheng Meng, Jiarui Liang, Yutong Jiang, Mengyao Shi, Anqi Zou, Jing Liu, Xinli Zhao, Jiahui Tan, Ruoxi Jia, Shangzhi Zhong, Qibo Tao, Juan Sun · 2026
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Fansheng Meng and coauthors published a 2026 germination study of purple nutsedge, Cyperus rotundus, a stubborn global weed that also yields medicinal and industrial raw material. Seeds from two populations were tested under varied light, temperature, and other environmental conditions. Knowing what triggers germination serves both weed control and deliberate cultivation.
Light strongly stimulated germination, while continuous darkness nearly stopped it. An alternating regime of 35 degrees by day and 25 at night worked best, and some conditions halted germination entirely. Emergence from soil added another filter beyond sprouting in dishes. The authors map the environmental switches that decide whether this species invades a field or can be grown on purpose, informing herbicide timing and planting practice.
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| CREATOR | Fansheng Meng, Jiarui Liang, Yutong Jiang, Mengyao Shi, Anqi Zou, Jing Liu, Xinli Zhao, Jiahui Tan, Ruoxi Jia, Shangzhi Zhong, Qibo Tao, Juan Sun |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 91444 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |