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Tripsacum dactyloides (L.) L. caryopses water uptake dynamics and germination responses to gibberellic acid, fluctuating temperatures and pericarp scarification
Author(s): R. Huarte, S. Staltari, S. E. Chcrzempa and M. D. Garcia
Year: 2007
Journal: Seed Science and Technology
Journal Link: http://www.seedtest.org/en/content---1--1084.html
Volume: 35
Issue: 2
Pages: 255-265
Article Topic(s): Germination,Plant growth regulator
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Tripsacum dactyloides (Eastern gamagrass),
Abstract
Researches germination and dormancy in Tripsacum dactyloides. Scarification did not affect water uptake; therefore, seed coats were not a barrier. Fluctuating temperatures, gibberellic acid, scarification, and seed lot affected germination and there were highly significant interactions among the factors. More than 80% of the seeds remained dormant, suggesting that germination inhibited by the cupule is not related to caryopsis dormancy.Suggested Citation
R. Huarte, S. Staltari, S. E. Chcrzempa and M. D. Garcia. "Tripsacum dactyloides (L.) L. caryopses water uptake dynamics and germination responses to gibberellic acid, fluctuating temperatures and pericarp scarification." Seed Science and Technology 35.2 (2007): 255-265.Go back