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Cupule removal and caryopsis scarification improves germination of eastern gamagrass seed
Author(s): X. Tian, A. D. Knapp, K. J. Moore, E. C. Brummer and T. B. Bailey
Month: Jan-Feb
Year: 2002
Journal: Crop Science
Volume: 42
Issue: 1
Pages: 185-189
Article Topic(s): Germination
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Tripsacum dactyloides (Eastern gamagrass),
Abstract
Evaluates methods to increase germination of Tripsacum dactyloides. While removing the cupule increased the germination rate, scarifying the pericarp resulted in germination of all dormant seeds. Caryopsis scarification also increased the germination rate.Suggested Citation
X. Tian, A. D. Knapp, K. J. Moore, E. C. Brummer and T. B. Bailey. "Cupule removal and caryopsis scarification improves germination of eastern gamagrass seed." Crop Science 42.1 (2002): 185-189.Go back