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Variable Seed Dormancy in Rocky Mountain Juniper

Rocky Mountain juniper is difficult to grow in the nursery due to variable seed dormancy that spreads germination over time. In two experiments, six seed sources, five seed treatments, and 15 stratification treatments were tested. Although there were some seed source and stratification treatment differences, none of the treatments effectively enhanced germination amount or timing enough to be useful in nursery culture.


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Author(s): W. J. Rietveld

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 1989

Event: Intermountain Forest Nursery Association Meeting
1989 - Bismark, ND