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Seed germination strategies of species with restoration potential in a fire-maintained pine savanna
Author(s): K. L. Coffey and L. K. Kirkman
Month: Jul
Year: 2006
Journal: Natural Areas Journal
Volume: 26
Issue: 3
Pages: 289-299
Article Topic(s): Germination
Research Setting(s): Longleaf pine, Savanna
Species Referenced: Solidago odora (Anisescented goldenrod),
Abstract
In a seed bank longevity experiment, Solidago odora seeds had a viability of 34% after one year of burial and 12% after 2 years of burial. Vernonia angustifolia seeds had a viability of 5% after one year of burial and less than 1% after 2 years of burial.Suggested Citation
K. L. Coffey and L. K. Kirkman. "Seed germination strategies of species with restoration potential in a fire-maintained pine savanna." Natural Areas Journal 26.3 (2006): 289-299.Go back