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Caryopsis Size and Germination of Andropogon gerardii Pedicellate and Sessile Spikelets
Author(s): T. L. Springer
Year: 1991
Journal: Seed Science and Technology
Journal Link: http://www.seedtest.org/en/content---1--1084.html
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
Pages: 461-468
Article Topic(s): Germination, Morphology, Seed collecting
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Andropogon gerardii (Big bluestem),
Abstract
Researches the effects of spikelet type, seed form, and caryopsis size on the germination of Andropogon gerardii. Sessile spikelets tended to have higher germination than pedicellate spikelets. Germination percentage was higher for caryposes compared to intact spikelets. There were positive correlations between caryopsis size and germination, seedling root lengths, and shoot lengths.Suggested Citation
T. L. Springer. "Caryopsis Size and Germination of Andropogon gerardii Pedicellate and Sessile Spikelets." Seed Science and Technology 19.2 (1991): 461-468.Go back