Native Plants Journal - Article
Observations on Bromus carinatus and Elymus glaucus seed storage and longevity
Abstract:
Bromus carinatus Hook. & Arn. and Elymus glaucus Buckley are 2 notoriously short-lived native grasses (Poaceae)of the western US. In my operational trials, refrigeration with indicator silica gel is the best energy-efficient method of storage, maintaining Elymus germination >60% for at least 10 y and Bromus germination >90% after 14 y.
Issue & Pages:
Spring 2003 Pages: 61-64
Article Download:
4-1NPJ61-64.pdf (PDF document)
Authors:
- Craig Dremann
Keywords:
silica gel, native grasses, seed testing, Poaceae