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Temperature effects on seed germination and seedling development of perennial warm-season forage grasses

Author(s): F. H. Hsu

Year: 1984

Journal: Dissertation Abstracts International, B (Sciences and Engineering).
Volume: 44
Issue: 12
Pages: 3602

Article Topic(s): Germination
Research Setting(s): Laboratory

Species Referenced: Andropogon gerardii (Big bluestem), Sorghastrum nutans (Indiangrass),

Abstract

Evaluates the effects of prechilling and temperature on the germination of warm-season forage grasses. Prechilling increased germination rate and percentage. Prechilled seeds germinated best at 20-30C. Seedling growth was greater at 25 and 30 C than at 20 C. This dissertation can be accessed from University of Missouri's library at this link: http://laurel.lso.missouri.edu/record=b7902353~S1.

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F. H. Hsu. "Temperature effects on seed germination and seedling development of perennial warm-season forage grasses." Dissertation Abstracts International, B (Sciences and Engineering). 44.12 (1984): 3602.

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