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Cold stratification of seeds prior to planting is required to break dormancy
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Multiple studies demonstrate that cold stratification is a necessary or highly effective treatment to overcome physiological seed dormancy across a wide variety of plant species.

Evidence for · 7
The brassinosteroid receptor kinase, BRI1, plays a role in seed germination and the release of dormancy by cold stratification.
2019 · cited by 65
Paper 0 demonstrates that cold stratification releases seed dormancy by activating specific hormone signaling pathways.
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The retrieved literature consistently shows that cold stratification is required or extremely effective for breaking seed dormancy in various species, with multiple papers explicitly stating its necessity for germination. No papers refute this claim.

More for · 6
Bleaching and cold stratification can break dormancy and improve seed germination in Cyperaceae
2019 · cited by 26
Paper 1 notes that cold stratification, often preceded by bleaching, successfully breaks physiological dormancy in sedges.
Hormonomics profiles revealed the mechanisms of cold stratification in breaking the dormancy during seed germination and emergence process of Polygonatum sibiricum Red
2024 · cited by 7
Paper 5 finds that cold stratification at 4°C significantly alleviates seed dormancy in Polygonatum sibiricum.
Seed dormancy, germination requirements, and implications of herbicides for Penstemon albidus and P. nitidus
2024 · cited by 3
Paper 7 shows that Penstemon species possess physiological dormancy that requires cold stratification for alleviation.
Impact of seed cold stratification on apricot germination and subsequent seedling growth as well as chemical constituents of seeds during stratification
2021 · cited by 3
Paper 8 concludes that a specific low-temperature stratification treatment is required to overcome dormancy in fresh apricot seeds.
Chilling-Requirement Release of Seed and Bud Dormancy in Apricot
2021 · cited by 2
Paper 10 confirms that a specific chilling or cold stratification treatment is necessary to overcome seed dormancy in apricot trees.
Modeling the Effect of Cold Stratification on Seed Germination Performance of <i>Rudbeckia fulgida</i> Aiton Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).
2026 · cited by 1
Paper 11 demonstrates that cold stratification is essential for breaking seed dormancy and improving germination in Rudbeckia fulgida.
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first checked04 Aug 2026
judged → SUPPORTED · 8604 Aug 2026
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