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Germination of 151-year old Acacia spp. seeds
Author(s): M. W. Leino and J. Edqvist
Month: Jun
Year: 2010
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution
Volume: 57
Issue: 5
Pages: 741-746
Article Topic(s): Seed storage,Germination
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Vachellia farnesiana (Huisache),
Abstract
Reports on the germination of 151 year old Acacia seeds from Egypt and stored at room temperature in Sweden. Seeds of two (of five) species germination, including Acacia farnesiana.Suggested Citation
M. W. Leino and J. Edqvist. "Germination of 151-year old Acacia spp. seeds." Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 57.5 (2010): 741-746.Go back