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Seed source and quality influence germination in purple coneflower [Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench]
Author(s): N. Wartidiningsih and R. L. Geneve
Month: Dec
Year: 1994
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 29
Issue: 12
Pages: 1443-1444
Article Topic(s): Germination, Light, Seed source, Seed storage
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Echinacea purpurea (Eastern purple coneflower),
Abstract
Evaluates two temperature and light regimes on the germination of six commercial seed lots of Echinacea purpurea. Percent germination varied by seed lot. There was no effect of light on germination in any of the seed lots. However, alternating temperatures increased germination in one of the seed lots with lower germination. Seed harvested at maturity but before drying had the highest germination, including one year after storage.Suggested Citation
N. Wartidiningsih and R. L. Geneve. "Seed source and quality influence germination in purple coneflower [Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench]." Hortscience 29.12 (1994): 1443-1444.Go back