Light exposure time and light quality on seed germination of Vellozia species (Velloziaceae) from Brazilian campo rupestre

• Published in: Flora. Morphologie, Geobotanik, Oekophysiologie Vol. 238; pp. 94 - 101
• Main Authors: Vieira, Bárbara C., Rodrigues, Bianca M.A., Garcia, Queila S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.01.2018
• Subjects: exposure duration; germination; Intermittent pulses; light quality; Light requirement; Maximum germinability; photoperiod; R:FR ratios; seeds; temperature; Vellozia; White light pulses; Intermittent pulses; Light requirement; White light pulses; R:FR ratios; Maximum germinability

•Vellozia species inhabit open environments and produce small seeds.•Most of species (80%) required more than 24h of light to reach maximum germination.•Intermittent light pulses are more efficient than continuous pulses for germination.•Light times required for germination were directly related to...