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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 effects of rudimentary embryos and elevated oxygen on seed dormancy of Eryngium yuccifolium Michx. (Apiaceae)

Author(s): B. Schutte and M. Knee

Year: 2005

Journal: Seed Science and Technology
Journal Link: http://www.seedtest.org/en/content---1--1084.html
Volume: 33
Issue: 1
Pages: 53-62

Article Topic(s): Germination,Seed storage
Research Setting(s): Laboratory

Species Referenced: Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake master),

Abstract

Evaluates dormancy mechanisms in Eryngium yuccifolium. Embryo elongation was a prerequisite for germination and was restricted to cold temperatures. However, germination only occurred in warm temperatures.

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B. Schutte and M. Knee. "The effects of rudimentary embryos and elevated oxygen on seed dormancy of Eryngium yuccifolium Michx. (Apiaceae)." Seed Science and Technology 33.1 (2005): 53-62.

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ISSN: 0251-0952

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