Subfreezing Conditions After Seeding Can Reduce Southern Pine Seed Germination
Generally, freezing in ice greatly reduced seed viability. Of seeds frozen in ice, a higher percentage of partially imbibed seeds germinated than fully imbibed seeds. Imbibed seeds held out of water at 0° F were not harmed as much as those frozen in ice.
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Author(s): James P. Barnett, Oscar Hall
Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 28, Number 1 (1977)
Section: General
Volume: 28
Number: 1
