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Breaking seed dormancy of Kalmia hirsuta with high temperatures
Author(s): R. A. Jaynes
Year: 1968
Journal: Ecology
Volume: 49
Issue: 6
Pages: 1196-1198
Article Topic(s): Germination, Seed storage
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Kalmia hirsuta (Hairy mountainlaurel),
Abstract
Researches dormancy-breaking requirements of Kalmia hirsuta. Treating the seed under humid conditions at high temperatures broke dormancy. Temperatures ranged from 60C to 900C; the higher the temperature the shorter the required treatment period.Suggested Citation
R. A. Jaynes. "Breaking seed dormancy of Kalmia hirsuta with high temperatures." Ecology 49.6 (1968): 1196-1198.Go back