Seed dormancy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-025111",
  "term": "Seed dormancy",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Seed Dormancy",
  "definition": "1. The state of failure to complete the process of germination of an intact viable seed, due to intrinsic physical, molecular, genetic, or physiological parameters under otherwise favourable prevailing conditions.\n\n2. The lack of germination of a seed caused by (1) characteristics of the embryo that prevents germination (endogenous dormancy) or (2) charisteristic of structures, including endosperm, seed coats, or fruit walls, covering the embryo that prevents germination (exogenous dormancy).",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)",
    "USGS Coastal Prairie Region Glossary of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/seed-dormancy/"
}