Moisture content influences dormancy of stored loblolly pine seed

B. F. McLemore; J. P. Barnett

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Moisture content influences dormancy of stored loblolly pine seed

Formally Refereed

Authors:

B. F. McLemore, J. P. Barnett

Year:

1968

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Southern Research Station

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Abstract

In Pinus taeda L. dormancy is greatest when seed is stored at 10 to 18 percent moisture. Seed is least dormant above this range but de teriorates more rapidly. Storage below 10 percent moisture is recommended to preserve viability and prevent deep dormancy

Citation

McLemore, B. F.; Barnett, J. P. 1968. Moisture content influences dormancy of stored loblolly pine seed. Forest Science. 14(2):219-221.