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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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The influence of soil moisture on losses of buried seeds to fungi

Author(s): M. Schafer and P. M. Kotanen

Month: Dec
Year: 2003

Journal: Acta Oecologica-International Journal of Ecology
Volume: 24
Issue: 5-6
Pages: 255-263

Article Topic(s): Fungi,Pathology
Research Setting(s): Field

Species Referenced: Glyceria striata (Fowl mannagrass),

Abstract

Researches the effects of soil fungi on the germination of buried seeds of four grass species, including Glyceria striata. The article concludes that fungi may negatively affect buried seeds, particularly in wetter soils.

Suggested Citation

M. Schafer and P. M. Kotanen. "The influence of soil moisture on losses of buried seeds to fungi." Acta Oecologica-International Journal of Ecology 24.5-6 (2003): 255-263.

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ISSN: 1146-609X
DOI: 10.1016/j.actao.2003.09.001

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