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Stratification in switchgrass seeds is reversed and hastened by drying
Author(s): Z. X. Shen, D. J. Parrish, D. D. Wolf and G. E. Welbaum
Month: Sep-Oct
Year: 2001
Journal: Crop Science
Journal Link: https://www.crops.org/publications/cs
Volume: 41
Issue: 5
Pages: 1546-1551
Article Topic(s): Germination,Seed storage
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass),
Abstract
Investigates methods to overcome dormancy in Panicum virgatum 'Cave-in-Rock' seeds. Treatments included prolonged stratification, poststratification drying, restratification, and afterripening. Germination increased greatly with 14 days of stratification as long as seeds are not dried after stratification. Drying after stratification causes secondary dormancy. Extended stratification and afterripenning can reduce the potential for secondary dormancy.Suggested Citation
Z. X. Shen, D. J. Parrish, D. D. Wolf and G. E. Welbaum. "Stratification in switchgrass seeds is reversed and hastened by drying." Crop Science 41.5 (2001): 1546-1551.Go back