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Harvest season and fertilizer effects on seed production of Leavenworth's coreopsis
Author(s): J. G. Norcini, J. H. Aldrich and F. G. Martini
Month: Jun
Year: 2006
Journal: Journal of Environmental Horticulture
Journal Link: http://www.hriresearch.org/index.cfm?page=Content&categoryID=174
Volume: 24
Issue: 2
Pages: 63-67
Article Topic(s): Fertilizer, Phenology, Seed collecting, Seed increase
Research Setting(s): Field, Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Coreopsis leavenworthii (Leavenworth's tickseed),
Abstract
Researches the effects of season of harvest and fertilization level on the seed production of Coreopsis leavenworthii grown in containers. Seeds harvested May-July had greater seed yield, seed quality, and numbers of viable seed compared to seed harvested July-October.Suggested Citation
J. G. Norcini, J. H. Aldrich and F. G. Martini. "Harvest season and fertilizer effects on seed production of Leavenworth's coreopsis." Journal of Environmental Horticulture 24.2 (2006): 63-67.Go back