Seedcoat Removal Increases Speed and Completeness of Germination of Water Oak
Germination speed and completeness of water oak (Quercus nigra L.) seeds were enhanced by the use of three seedcoat treatments: removal of the seedcoat, drilling a hole in one side of the seedcoat, and cracking the seedcoat. All treatments enhanced germination speed and completeness compared to the control, with removal of the seedcoat being the most effective. Application of this technique would be most useful when seeds are in short supply or when a research study requires a complete, uniform group of seedlings. Tree Planters' Notes 43(2):52-53; 1992.
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Author(s): John C. Adams, K. W. Farrish
Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volumes 43, Number 2 (1992)
Section: Peer-Reviewed Articles
Volume: 43
Number: 2
