Light during stratification hastens dark-germination of loblolly pine seed

B. F. McLemore

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Light during stratification hastens dark-germination of loblolly pine seed

Formally Refereed

Authors:

B. F. McLemore

Year:

1964

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Forest Science

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Abstract

The amount of light that Pinus taeda L. seeds require for germination is reduced by cold moist stratification aimed at breaking seed dormancy. Irradiation with white light during stratification further fulfills the light requirement of these seeds.

Citation

McLemore, B. F. 1964. Light during stratification hastens dark-germination of loblolly pine seed. Forest Science.10(3). p. 348-349.