Pentane flotation for separating full and empty longleaf pine seeds

B. F. McLemore

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Pentane flotation for separating full and empty longleaf pine seeds

Formally Refereed

Authors:

B. F. McLemore

Year:

1965

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Forest Science

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Abstract

Full and empty seeds of Pinus paluslris Mill. can be separated with high precision by flotation in n-pentane, which is not harmful to viability. While this me thod is probably best suited for small lots of seed, it can also be used for large ones.

Citation

McLemore, B. F. 1965. Pentane flotation for separating full and empty longleaf pine seeds . Forest Science. 11(2):242-243.