Seeds 'listen' to mom: Study finds mother plants send ABA hormone signals that set seed dormancy
Phys.org • 2/5/2026
Summary
A study from the John Innes Center and Earlham Institute reveals that mother plants send ABA hormone signals to their seeds, influencing seed dormancy. This research highlights the role of mother plants in guiding their offspring through early development challenges.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
11d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
272
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier2% (0.5^272/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^272/48 = 0.019686) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 11 days - proven survivor
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