It is concluded that the existence of inhibitors in components of T. chinensis var. mairei seeds is the main cause of dormancy of T. chinensis var. mairei seeds.

• 表明南方红豆杉种子的胚乳、内种皮和中种皮存在的多种有机化合物是造成南方红豆杉种子休眠的主要原因之一。