The effects of soak temperature on sugar maple seed germination

Carol A. Janerette

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The effects of soak temperature on sugar maple seed germination

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Carol A. Janerette

Year:

1978

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Note NE-269. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 2 p.

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Abstract

The temperature at which sugar maple seeds were soaked before stratification significantly influenced their germination. Maximal germination was obtained when seeds were soaked at 4?C, but if seeds were soaked at 25?C, germination decreased and the stratification requirement increased.

Citation

Janerette, Carol A. 1978. The effects of soak temperature on sugar maple seed germination. Research Note NE-269. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 2 p.