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The results obtained in this study provide us<br />
with a clearer understanding of the poor<br />
establishment of L. spartum in desert areas in<br />
Algeria. Seed dormancy plays a significant<br />
role in determining germination under natural<br />
conditions. However, the negative<br />
response of after-ripened dispersal units to<br />
daylight, and their sensitivity to water potential<br />
of the medium are probably responsible<br />
for incomplete germination and maintenance<br />
of part of the seed populations in the soil.<br />
Emergence of L. spartum seedlings in relation<br />
to climatic conditions might be the subject of<br />
further investigations in order to try to<br />
improve regeneration of this species in its natural<br />
habitat.<br />
Acknowledgement<br />
The authors acknowledge the support of the<br />
Franco-Algerian Cooperation project<br />
93/Murs/27.<br />
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