Storage of Water Tupelo Seeds

F. T. Bonner; H. E. Kennedy

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Storage of Water Tupelo Seeds

Informally Refereed

Authors:

F. T. Bonner, H. E. Kennedy

Year:

1973

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Tree Planters' Notes 24(4): 7-8.

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Abstract

Water tupelo seeds can be stored for at least 30 months without significant losses in viability. Moisture contents of 20 percent or lower and polyethylene bags with walls 4 mils thick gave the best results at 38F. At 14F, seed moisture must be below 10 percent.

Keywords

water tupelo

Citation

Bonner, F. T.; Kennedy, H. E. 1973. Storage of Water Tupelo Seeds. Tree Planters' Notes 24(4): 7-8.