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Seed treatments improve the germination and seedling emergence of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)
Author(s): J. G. Haynes, W. G. Pill and T. A. Evans
Month: Dec
Year: 1997
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 32
Issue: 7
Pages: 1222-1226
Article Topic(s): Germination,Seed storage
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass),
Abstract
Evaluates methods to alleviate low seed vigor and seed dormancy in Panicum virgatum for its use in wildflower meadows. Heavy seeds had greater germination than light seeds. Prechilling the seeds following acid scarification and NaOCl treatment nearly doubled the final emergence and increased growth. Storing seeds for 32 months, however, resulted in these treatments being ineffective.Suggested Citation
J. G. Haynes, W. G. Pill and T. A. Evans. "Seed treatments improve the germination and seedling emergence of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)." Hortscience 32.7 (1997): 1222-1226.Go back