Plant seeds generally benefit from being buried in soil, as light covering protects against predators and provides optimal conditions for germination and emergence, though excessive depth can hinder growth.
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EFFECT OF SOIL MEDIA AND DEPTH OF SEED SOWING ON SEED GERMINATION AND SEEDLING GROWTH OF BAHERA, TERMINALA BELLERICA
2017 · cited by 0
Demonstrates that sowing seeds at a shallow depth (e.g., 2.0 cm) successfully yields high germination rates.
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Effects of sand burial depth on Xanthium spinosum seed germination and seedling growth.
2022 · cited by 0
Shows that optimal sand burial (1-3 cm) supports seedling emergence and growth compared to surface conditions.
Seed size and burial depth influence Zostera marina L. (eelgrass) seed survival, seedling emergence and initial seedling biomass development.
2019 · cited by 0
Indicates that seed burial in sediment protects against predation and aids successful seedling establishment.
Influence of environmental factors on seed germination and seedling characteristics of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.).
2022 · cited by 0
Finds that shallow burial (1 cm) yields 90% emergence compared to no emergence directly on the soil surface.