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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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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.

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ISSN: 0925-9864
DOI: 10.1007/s10722-009-9512-5

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