Shyam PHARTYAL; First-Gen MS/PhD; Seed Ecologist 🌱
@shyamphartyal.bsky.social
Professor @Mizoram University, Department of Forestry, Aizawl, India
Asso Ed @FunEcology
SeedArc Coordinator Team Member: http://www.unioviedo.es/seedarc/
Fellow: @AvHStiftung | @jsps_sns
📖 #SeedEcology #Forestry #CitizenScience
Asso Ed @FunEcology
SeedArc Coordinator Team Member: http://www.unioviedo.es/seedarc/
Fellow: @AvHStiftung | @jsps_sns
📖 #SeedEcology #Forestry #CitizenScience
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Created a starter package for #SeedEcology researchers, if anyone here working on seed ecology are suggested to join.
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Our recent study uncovers epicotyl physiological dormancy in Quercus sagrana, the only Caribbean oak and a vulnerable endemic from western Cuba. Its desiccation-sensitive acorns germinate fast but delay shoot emergence, aiding seedling survival in dry tropics.
doi.org/10.15258/sst...
#SeedEcology
doi.org/10.15258/sst...
#SeedEcology
October 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Our recent study uncovers epicotyl physiological dormancy in Quercus sagrana, the only Caribbean oak and a vulnerable endemic from western Cuba. Its desiccation-sensitive acorns germinate fast but delay shoot emergence, aiding seedling survival in dry tropics.
doi.org/10.15258/sst...
#SeedEcology
doi.org/10.15258/sst...
#SeedEcology
Our latest paper challenges a long-held view: Germination isn’t complete at radicle emergence—it continues until the first true leaf emerges. This highlights the overlooked epicotyl dormancy, which is key in species ranging from oaks to mangroves.
bit.ly/3IkvWOK
bit.ly/3IkvWOK
From oversight to insight: integrating epicotyl emergence to redefine germination and enhance the seed dormancy framework | Seed Science Research | Cambridge Core
From oversight to insight: integrating epicotyl emergence to redefine germination and enhance the seed dormancy framework
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September 13, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Our latest paper challenges a long-held view: Germination isn’t complete at radicle emergence—it continues until the first true leaf emerges. This highlights the overlooked epicotyl dormancy, which is key in species ranging from oaks to mangroves.
bit.ly/3IkvWOK
bit.ly/3IkvWOK
Thanks for featuring me in the “Meet the Editor” blog.
Big thanks to the editorial team of @funecology.bsky.social and to all the reviewers and authors who keep advancing ecological research.
Big thanks to the editorial team of @funecology.bsky.social and to all the reviewers and authors who keep advancing ecological research.
🤝 New Blog Post - Meet the Editor: Shyam S. Phartyal ➡️ buff.ly/IgtO3kb
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⭐ Check out our new blog series to learn all about our editors, their research, their role as an AE for Functional Ecology and for top advice⭐
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⭐ Check out our new blog series to learn all about our editors, their research, their role as an AE for Functional Ecology and for top advice⭐
August 29, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Thanks for featuring me in the “Meet the Editor” blog.
Big thanks to the editorial team of @funecology.bsky.social and to all the reviewers and authors who keep advancing ecological research.
Big thanks to the editorial team of @funecology.bsky.social and to all the reviewers and authors who keep advancing ecological research.
Wikidata for Botanists: Connecting People, Plants, and Data botany.one/2025/07/wiki...
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@annbot.bsky.social
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Wikidata for Botanists: Connecting People, Plants, and Data
Wikidata is a global, open database that can help connect botanical data, such as species, collectors, and collections, and anyone in the botanical community can help improve it.
botany.one
July 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Wikidata for Botanists: Connecting People, Plants, and Data botany.one/2025/07/wiki...
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Do you study plant functional traits, but are limited only to #VegetativeTraits due to the lack of standardized protocols for #RegenerativeTraits?
You don't need to struggle—our new handbook with standardized methods is now available as a preprint doi.org/10.32942/X27...
@ecoevorxiv.bsky.social
You don't need to struggle—our new handbook with standardized methods is now available as a preprint doi.org/10.32942/X27...
@ecoevorxiv.bsky.social
A handbook for standardised measurements of regenerative plant functional traits
doi.org
July 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Do you study plant functional traits, but are limited only to #VegetativeTraits due to the lack of standardized protocols for #RegenerativeTraits?
You don't need to struggle—our new handbook with standardized methods is now available as a preprint doi.org/10.32942/X27...
@ecoevorxiv.bsky.social
You don't need to struggle—our new handbook with standardized methods is now available as a preprint doi.org/10.32942/X27...
@ecoevorxiv.bsky.social
Reposted by Shyam PHARTYAL; First-Gen MS/PhD; Seed Ecologist 🌱
🌱 Tomorrow at #ATBC2025 in Oaxaca!
Join us for our symposium:
🔬 S-28 | Advances in Seed Science and Conservation in the Neotropics
📅 June 19
🕥 10:30–12:10 & 13:10–14:50
📍 Room MF-5-Trique
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🔬 S-28 | Advances in Seed Science and Conservation in the Neotropics
📅 June 19
🕥 10:30–12:10 & 13:10–14:50
📍 Room MF-5-Trique
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July 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
🌱 Tomorrow at #ATBC2025 in Oaxaca!
Join us for our symposium:
🔬 S-28 | Advances in Seed Science and Conservation in the Neotropics
📅 June 19
🕥 10:30–12:10 & 13:10–14:50
📍 Room MF-5-Trique
[1/4]
Join us for our symposium:
🔬 S-28 | Advances in Seed Science and Conservation in the Neotropics
📅 June 19
🕥 10:30–12:10 & 13:10–14:50
📍 Room MF-5-Trique
[1/4]
Our latest study confirms that Martynia annua (an invasive species) produces physiologically dormant seeds; its woody endocarp does not prevent water uptake, but delays germination, and seeds remain viable for over a year, fueling their invasive potential.
cjs.sljol.info/articles/10....
#SeedEcology
cjs.sljol.info/articles/10....
#SeedEcology
June 13, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Our latest study confirms that Martynia annua (an invasive species) produces physiologically dormant seeds; its woody endocarp does not prevent water uptake, but delays germination, and seeds remain viable for over a year, fueling their invasive potential.
cjs.sljol.info/articles/10....
#SeedEcology
cjs.sljol.info/articles/10....
#SeedEcology
Dear colleagues,
There is an open postdoctoral position to work with the SeedArc seed germination database: doi.org/10.1111/nph.....
All the details are in the attached image. Please share this with your networks—someone might be interested in applying.
For more info: www.unioviedo.es/seedarc/
There is an open postdoctoral position to work with the SeedArc seed germination database: doi.org/10.1111/nph.....
All the details are in the attached image. Please share this with your networks—someone might be interested in applying.
For more info: www.unioviedo.es/seedarc/
May 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Dear colleagues,
There is an open postdoctoral position to work with the SeedArc seed germination database: doi.org/10.1111/nph.....
All the details are in the attached image. Please share this with your networks—someone might be interested in applying.
For more info: www.unioviedo.es/seedarc/
There is an open postdoctoral position to work with the SeedArc seed germination database: doi.org/10.1111/nph.....
All the details are in the attached image. Please share this with your networks—someone might be interested in applying.
For more info: www.unioviedo.es/seedarc/
Our review paper in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society finally received volume and page numbers.
If you are interested in the Seed Biology/Ecology of the Fagaceae family, this paper is worth exploring.
doi.org/10.1093/botl...
If you are interested in the Seed Biology/Ecology of the Fagaceae family, this paper is worth exploring.
doi.org/10.1093/botl...
A classification system for germination in desiccation-sensitive Fagaceae acorns: with particular focus on physiological and epicotyl dormancy
Abstract. Since the 17th century, understanding the germination ecology of Fagaceae fruits has attracted considerable interest. However, several questions
doi.org
March 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Our review paper in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society finally received volume and page numbers.
If you are interested in the Seed Biology/Ecology of the Fagaceae family, this paper is worth exploring.
doi.org/10.1093/botl...
If you are interested in the Seed Biology/Ecology of the Fagaceae family, this paper is worth exploring.
doi.org/10.1093/botl...
The abstract submission deadline for the International Society for Seed Science's ISSS2025 Conference has been extended until 14/3/2025.
Scientific Committee (isss2025.com.au/scientific-c...) encourages you to join them in Perth & share ur insights of #SeedEcology & #SeedBiology
isss2025.com.au
Scientific Committee (isss2025.com.au/scientific-c...) encourages you to join them in Perth & share ur insights of #SeedEcology & #SeedBiology
isss2025.com.au
Scientific Committee | 15th Biennial ISSS Conference / Seed Ecology VIII
isss2025.com.au
March 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The abstract submission deadline for the International Society for Seed Science's ISSS2025 Conference has been extended until 14/3/2025.
Scientific Committee (isss2025.com.au/scientific-c...) encourages you to join them in Perth & share ur insights of #SeedEcology & #SeedBiology
isss2025.com.au
Scientific Committee (isss2025.com.au/scientific-c...) encourages you to join them in Perth & share ur insights of #SeedEcology & #SeedBiology
isss2025.com.au
Reposted by Shyam PHARTYAL; First-Gen MS/PhD; Seed Ecologist 🌱
❄️🔥💧 #PlantReproductionWeek 🌱🏔️
Snow, fire and drought: How alpine and treeline soil seed banks are affected by simulated climate change by jeronimovazquez.bsky.social & Susanna Venn in @annbot.bsky.social
#openaccess article
👉 doi.org/gtchcp
#PlantScience
Snow, fire and drought: How alpine and treeline soil seed banks are affected by simulated climate change by jeronimovazquez.bsky.social & Susanna Venn in @annbot.bsky.social
#openaccess article
👉 doi.org/gtchcp
#PlantScience
February 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
❄️🔥💧 #PlantReproductionWeek 🌱🏔️
Snow, fire and drought: How alpine and treeline soil seed banks are affected by simulated climate change by jeronimovazquez.bsky.social & Susanna Venn in @annbot.bsky.social
#openaccess article
👉 doi.org/gtchcp
#PlantScience
Snow, fire and drought: How alpine and treeline soil seed banks are affected by simulated climate change by jeronimovazquez.bsky.social & Susanna Venn in @annbot.bsky.social
#openaccess article
👉 doi.org/gtchcp
#PlantScience
Reposted by Shyam PHARTYAL; First-Gen MS/PhD; Seed Ecologist 🌱
Full Professorship (W 3) for Fire Ecology, University of Freiburg, Germany
uni-freiburg.de/en/job/00004...
🧪🌿🔥🌍🔥🌳 wildfires #sciencejobs #academicsky
uni-freiburg.de/en/job/00004...
🧪🌿🔥🌍🔥🌳 wildfires #sciencejobs #academicsky
February 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Full Professorship (W 3) for Fire Ecology, University of Freiburg, Germany
uni-freiburg.de/en/job/00004...
🧪🌿🔥🌍🔥🌳 wildfires #sciencejobs #academicsky
uni-freiburg.de/en/job/00004...
🧪🌿🔥🌍🔥🌳 wildfires #sciencejobs #academicsky
We are excited to share our latest study published in Wetlands Ecology and Management, where we explore how different Indian wetland plant species contribute to ecosystem services using a trait-service linkage framework.
doi.org/10.1007/s112...
doi.org/10.1007/s112...
February 24, 2025 at 7:38 AM
We are excited to share our latest study published in Wetlands Ecology and Management, where we explore how different Indian wetland plant species contribute to ecosystem services using a trait-service linkage framework.
doi.org/10.1007/s112...
doi.org/10.1007/s112...
Reposted by Shyam PHARTYAL; First-Gen MS/PhD; Seed Ecologist 🌱
📢Senior Editor vacancy!
We're looking for an active researcher with broad interests in #animal #ecology & related fields, to join our #editorial team
⏰Deadline 20th Feb
👇Full details www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
We're looking for an active researcher with broad interests in #animal #ecology & related fields, to join our #editorial team
⏰Deadline 20th Feb
👇Full details www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
Senior Editor - British Ecological Society
Join the editorial board on Functional Ecology! Apply by 20 Feb 2025.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
February 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
📢Senior Editor vacancy!
We're looking for an active researcher with broad interests in #animal #ecology & related fields, to join our #editorial team
⏰Deadline 20th Feb
👇Full details www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
We're looking for an active researcher with broad interests in #animal #ecology & related fields, to join our #editorial team
⏰Deadline 20th Feb
👇Full details www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
A nice study about intraspecific variations of seed germination to base water potential. I enjoyed reading this work.
#seedecology
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#seedecology
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Seeds from drier sites germinate better under drought
Clara Espinosa del Alba, Diana Cruz-Tejada, Borja Jiménez-Alfaro, Eduardo Fernández-Pascual This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. The ab…
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February 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
A nice study about intraspecific variations of seed germination to base water potential. I enjoyed reading this work.
#seedecology
fesummaries.wordpress.com/2025/01/15/s...
#seedecology
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Calling all nature lovers in Asia!
Be part of the City Nature Challenge (April 25–28, 2025) — a global bioblitz documenting urban diversity on iNaturalist.
Register your city by Jan 15! Let’s highlight Asia’s incredible biodiversity. www.citynaturechallenge.org
#CityNatureChallenge #Biodiversity
Be part of the City Nature Challenge (April 25–28, 2025) — a global bioblitz documenting urban diversity on iNaturalist.
Register your city by Jan 15! Let’s highlight Asia’s incredible biodiversity. www.citynaturechallenge.org
#CityNatureChallenge #Biodiversity
January 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Calling all nature lovers in Asia!
Be part of the City Nature Challenge (April 25–28, 2025) — a global bioblitz documenting urban diversity on iNaturalist.
Register your city by Jan 15! Let’s highlight Asia’s incredible biodiversity. www.citynaturechallenge.org
#CityNatureChallenge #Biodiversity
Be part of the City Nature Challenge (April 25–28, 2025) — a global bioblitz documenting urban diversity on iNaturalist.
Register your city by Jan 15! Let’s highlight Asia’s incredible biodiversity. www.citynaturechallenge.org
#CityNatureChallenge #Biodiversity
December 31, 2024 at 5:45 AM
Happy closing of 2024 with exciting news! 🎉
In our latest paper, we introduce the Ecosystem Services Vulnerability Index (ESVI) – a new tool for assessing the vulnerability of wetland plants that provide essential ecosystem services.
Discover how ESVI can be incorporated
doi.org/10.1007/s112...
In our latest paper, we introduce the Ecosystem Services Vulnerability Index (ESVI) – a new tool for assessing the vulnerability of wetland plants that provide essential ecosystem services.
Discover how ESVI can be incorporated
doi.org/10.1007/s112...
Ecosystem services vulnerability index: a novel framework to assess the vulnerability of species providing ecosystem service - Wetlands Ecology and Management
Wetlands, being rich habitats, constitute rich biodiversity while acting as the source of 40% of global ecosystem services. With the shrinkage of the wetland ecosystem, there is an imminent danger of ...
doi.org
December 30, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Happy closing of 2024 with exciting news! 🎉
In our latest paper, we introduce the Ecosystem Services Vulnerability Index (ESVI) – a new tool for assessing the vulnerability of wetland plants that provide essential ecosystem services.
Discover how ESVI can be incorporated
doi.org/10.1007/s112...
In our latest paper, we introduce the Ecosystem Services Vulnerability Index (ESVI) – a new tool for assessing the vulnerability of wetland plants that provide essential ecosystem services.
Discover how ESVI can be incorporated
doi.org/10.1007/s112...
New publication.
Here, we discussed 'interpopulation variations in seed germination, suggesting plants may have microclimate-based regeneration strategies, highlighting the need to consider these variations in seed traits for effective restoration.
doi.org/10.15258/sst...
#SeedEcology
Here, we discussed 'interpopulation variations in seed germination, suggesting plants may have microclimate-based regeneration strategies, highlighting the need to consider these variations in seed traits for effective restoration.
doi.org/10.15258/sst...
#SeedEcology
December 20, 2024 at 7:44 AM
New publication.
Here, we discussed 'interpopulation variations in seed germination, suggesting plants may have microclimate-based regeneration strategies, highlighting the need to consider these variations in seed traits for effective restoration.
doi.org/10.15258/sst...
#SeedEcology
Here, we discussed 'interpopulation variations in seed germination, suggesting plants may have microclimate-based regeneration strategies, highlighting the need to consider these variations in seed traits for effective restoration.
doi.org/10.15258/sst...
#SeedEcology
Reposted by Shyam PHARTYAL; First-Gen MS/PhD; Seed Ecologist 🌱
Important piece by Gittleman - “It’s impossible to separate human health from health of the natural world. Ecology is the unifying science that integrates knowledge..[the] One Health approach is unlimited, exciting, & necessary for the health of life on our planet” www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... 🧪🌎🌐🌾
December 13, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Important piece by Gittleman - “It’s impossible to separate human health from health of the natural world. Ecology is the unifying science that integrates knowledge..[the] One Health approach is unlimited, exciting, & necessary for the health of life on our planet” www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... 🧪🌎🌐🌾
Dear #SeedEcology folks use this starter package to follow your #SeedEcologist peers.
Created a starter package for #SeedEcology researchers, if anyone here working on seed ecology are suggested to join.
go.bsky.app/EuwwU7q
go.bsky.app/EuwwU7q
December 10, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Dear #SeedEcology folks use this starter package to follow your #SeedEcologist peers.
Created a starter package for #SeedEcology researchers, if anyone here working on seed ecology are suggested to join.
go.bsky.app/EuwwU7q
go.bsky.app/EuwwU7q
November 30, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Created a starter package for #SeedEcology researchers, if anyone here working on seed ecology are suggested to join.
go.bsky.app/EuwwU7q
go.bsky.app/EuwwU7q
November 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM