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Germination of Liatris spicata (L.) Willd. seed is enhanced by stratification, benzyladenine, or thiourea but not gibberellic acid
Author(s): C. A. Parks and T. H. Boyle
Month: Feb
Year: 2002
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 37
Issue: 1
Pages: 202-205
Article Topic(s): Germination,Plant growth regulator
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Liatris spicata (Dense blazing star),
Abstract
Examines the effects of stratification, benzyladenine (BA), thiourea, and gibberellic acid (GA3) on the germination of Liatris spicata. Cold stratification at 4 C for 10 weeks increased germination and decreased rate of germination. BA and thiourea also increased germination but GA3 did not. The article suggests that a practical means of breaking dormancy in L. spicata is through an infusion of BA via acetone.Suggested Citation
C. A. Parks and T. H. Boyle. "Germination of Liatris spicata (L.) Willd. seed is enhanced by stratification, benzyladenine, or thiourea but not gibberellic acid." HortScience 37.1 (2002): 202-205.Go back