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Variability in seed dormancy and germination potential in Desmodium Desv.(Leguminosae)
Author(s): E. A. Veasey and P. S. Martins
Month: Jun
Year: 1991
Journal: Revista Brasileira De Genetica
Journal Link: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_serial&pid=0100-8455
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Pages: 527-545
Article Topic(s): Germination
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Desmodium tortuosum (Dixie ticktrefoil),
Abstract
Compares germination and dormancy among four Desmodium species, including D. tortuosum. Scarified seeds of all species had high levels of germination at 20-40 C.Suggested Citation
E. A. Veasey and P. S. Martins. "Variability in seed dormancy and germination potential in Desmodium Desv.(Leguminosae)." Revista Brasileira De Genetica 14.2 (1991): 527-545.Go back