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Seed germination and dormancy in eastern gamagrass
Author(s): T. L. Springer, C. L. Dewald and G. E. Aiken
Month: Nov-Dec
Year: 2001
Journal: Crop Science
Volume: 41
Issue: 6
Pages: 1906-1910
Article Topic(s): Germination
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Tripsacum dactyloides (Eastern gamagrass),
Abstract
Evaluates the role of the weight distribution of the caryopsis and the role of the copulate fruit case in seed dormancy of Tripsacum dactyloides. Caryopsis weight significantly affected germination, and an artificial band (mimicking the fruit case) decreased germination. Results indicate that seed dormancy is likely mechanical for the cultivars evaluated.Suggested Citation
T. L. Springer, C. L. Dewald and G. E. Aiken. "Seed germination and dormancy in eastern gamagrass." Crop Science 41.6 (2001): 1906-1910.Go back