title: [Advances of studies on seed biology of Bupleurum chinense].
abstract: Bupleurum chinense is a commonly used Chinese medicinal material, which has been used medicinally in China for over 2000 years, the development of it is of great value. There have been great advances of studies on its embryology and seed biology in recent years. In this paper, we make a review of the growth of its embryo and fruit, the characteristics of dormancy and storage and the germination of its seed. Besides, we summarize the reasons of its low germination rate and the achievements in improving the situation, for the purpose of providing reference in research on seed physiology of B. chinense.
authors: Agronomy College, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang 611130, China. yry0255@126.com
authors: Ruyu
authors: R
authors: Yao
authors: Xingfu
authors: X
authors: Chen
authors: Yuanfeng
authors: Y
authors: Zou
authors: Xingwang
authors: X
authors: Yang
authors: Baolin
authors: B
authors: Zhang
authors: Yao
authors: Y
authors: Yang
mesh_terms: D029972:Bupleurum / Q000737:chemistry / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000032:analysis; D057445:Plant Dormancy; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal