Seed germination ecophysiology of two Zigadenus (Liliaceae) species

C. C. Baskin, J. M. Baskin, W. W. McDearman

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Abstract

Seeds have morphophysiological dormancy. Cold stratification was the only requirement for embryo growth and dormancy break. Nondormant seeds have a low temperature requirement for germination, and seeds that stayed at 5°C for 12 wk began to germinate. In the field, dormancy break occurs during winter, and germination in late winter or early spring. The species do not have the potential to form persistent seed banks. -from Authors

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)45-53
Number of pages9
JournalCastanea
Volume58
Issue number1
StatePublished - 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Plant Science

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