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Effect of preplant seed conditioning treatment on the germination of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)
Author(s): I. C. Madakadze, B. Prithiviraj, R. M. Madakadze, K. Stewart, P. Peterson, B. E. Coulman and D. L. Smith
Year: 2000
Journal: Seed Science and Technology
Journal Link: http://www.seedtest.org/en/content---1--1084.html
Volume: 28
Issue: 2
Pages: 403-411
Article Topic(s): Germination
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass),
Abstract
Researches methods to reduce seed dormancy and improve germination of Panicum virgatum at suboptimal temperatures. Overall osmoconditioning and matriconditioning increased germination rate and percentage, although results depended somewhat on the cultivar evaluated.Suggested Citation
I. C. Madakadze, B. Prithiviraj, R. M. Madakadze, K. Stewart, P. Peterson, B. E. Coulman and D. L. Smith. "Effect of preplant seed conditioning treatment on the germination of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)." Seed Science and Technology 28.2 (2000): 403-411.Go back