Germinating pokeberry seed (Phytolacca americana L.)

Arnold Krochmal

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Germinating pokeberry seed (Phytolacca americana L.)

Informally Refereed

Authors: Arnold Krochmal

Year: 1970

Type: Research Note

Station: Northern Research Station

Source: Research Note NE-114. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.

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Abstract
The seeds of pokeberry (Phytolacca americana L.) can be germinated successfully by storing them dry over winter and then nicking them with a needle to break the seed coat, followed by germination treatment at about 75ºF.
Citation
Krochmal, Arnold. 1970. Germinating pokeberry seed (Phytolacca americana L.). Research Note NE-114. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.