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This study explored the combined effects of light spectra (white, red, and darkness), photoperiod, and gibberellic acid (GA<sub>3−</sub>0, 50, 500, and 1000 mg L<sup>−1</sup>) on <i>Z. marina</i> seed germination using a fully crossed incubation experiment. Penalised logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards analysis were chosen to account for low germination events and to analyse the temporal dynamics of germination. We found that light conditions, particularly red light and darkness, when combined with GA<sub>3</sub>, significantly enhanced germination probability. Furthermore, mid (50 mg L<sup>−1</sup>) and high (500 mg L<sup>−1</sup>) GA<sub>3</sub> concentrations reduced time-to-germination. Morphometric analysis of the cotyledonary and leaf tissue development indicates no adverse effects of the treatments on seedling development. Our findings suggest that light and GA<sub>3</sub> treatments effectively improve germination success and reduce dormancy in <i>Z. marina</i> seeds. 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