Germination is characterized by intense metabolic activity and reserve mobilization. Unlike orthodox seeds, which tolerate desiccation, recalcitrant seeds are dispersed with high moisture content and are sensitive to drying, making their storage and conservation challenging. The mechanisms controlling their viability during storage remain poorly understood and may involve active metabolism, seed aging, or both, while informati...

Extreme temperature events are becoming more recurrent and are more frequent with major impacts on coastal ecosystems, which are additionally impacted by increasing urbanization, resulting in high nutrient load. So far little is known about cumulative and/or interactive effects of global and local stressors on species' performance. Here, we evaluated the single and combined effects of simulated heatwaves and eutrophication on...