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RESEARCH LITERATURE
The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.
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Non-deep Physiological Dormancy in Seeds of Two Polygonella Species with Horticultural Potential
Author(s): A. E. Heather, H. E. Perez and S. B. Wilson
Month: Dec
Year: 2010
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 45
Issue: 12
Pages: 1854-1858
Article Topic(s): Germination, Seed storage, Plant growth regulator
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Polygonella polygama (October flower),
Abstract
Researches germination methods for Polygonella polygama and P. robusta, two native Florida wildflowers with ornamental potential. Seeds of both species require warm stratification (a period of warm, moist conditions) before germinating at cooler temperatures. Gibberellic acid increased germination of both species. The study concludes that seeds of both species exhibit non-deep physiological dormancy.Suggested Citation
A. E. Heather, H. E. Perez and S. B. Wilson. "Non-deep Physiological Dormancy in Seeds of Two Polygonella Species with Horticultural Potential." Hortscience 45.12 (2010): 1854-1858.Go back