... respectively) with Primer3 software [22]. PreliminaryPCR tests were performed with 10 individuals of each species in 20 µlsolution containing 0.5 units of Q-BIOgene Taq DNA Pol, 100 µMofeach dNTP, 1.5 ... first measure of the underdevelopment of the embryo, and this character isknown to be involved in germination ability and evolution of seed dormancy [1,2,12]. Thus, multiple tests including physio-logical ... some germinations were observedand E:S ratios were intermediate, indicating the presence of F.angustifolia-like genotypes. Indeed, this population has beenshown to be mainly composed of morphologically...