Campus Units
Agronomy
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
2014
Journal or Book Title
Crop Science
Volume
54
Issue
2
First Page
791
Last Page
795
DOI
10.2135/cropsci2013.03.0187
Abstract
A seed germination protocol for Miscanthus sinensis (Andersson) is not available. Our objectives were to evaluate requirements for germination. Eight seed lots (four varieties and two production years) were germinated at four alternating temperatures: 15-25, 15-30, 20-30, and 16-22°C for 16-8 h, respectively; with or without light; and GA3, KNO3, prechill, or water (control) (32 treatment combinations). Fresh seeds (2011) germinated best at 20-30°C, whereas seeds from 2010 were not affected by temperature. This difference may suggest the presence of dormancy, as seed germination was enhanced by prechill and GA3. Light was not a significant factor. These results provide a basis for developing a standard germination protocol.
Copyright Owner
Crop Science Society of America
Copyright Date
2014
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Christian, Erik J.; Goggi, A. Susana; and Moore, Kenneth J., "Temperature and Light Requirements for Miscanthus sinensis Laboratory Germination Test" (2014). Agronomy Publications. 495.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/agron_pubs/495
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Comments
This is a manuscript of an article published as Christian, Erik J., A. Susana Goggi, and Kenneth J. Moore. "Temperature and light requirements for Miscanthus sinensis laboratory germination test." Crop Science 54, no. 2 (2014): 791-795. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2013.03.0187. Posted with permission.