Cupule Removal and Caryopsis Scarification Improves Germination of Eastern Gamagrass Seed

• Published in: Crop science Vol. 42; no. 1; pp. 185 - 189
• Main Authors: Tian, X., Knapp, A. D., Moore, K. J., Brummer, E. C., Bailey, T. B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Crop Science Society of America 01.01.2002; American Society of Agronomy
• Subjects: Agricultural production; Agriculture; Dormancy (Biology); Genetics; Germination; Grasses; Seeds; United States

Eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides L.) is a warm-season, perennial grass with high palatability and productivity. However, poor stand establishment, often due to seed dormancy, limits its widespread use. Seed dormancy is often caused by structures surrounding the embryo, the physiological stat...