Effect of temperature and light on the germination of seed of Solanum aviculare and S. laciniatum
Effect of temperature and light on the germination of seed of Solanum aviculare and S. laciniatum
- New Zealand Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 7, p.307-310, 1979 .
Fluctuating temperatures enhanced germination in both Solanum aviculare and Solanum laciniatum. The best regime was 15°/25°C (night/day). Light from a fluorescent source stimulated both the rate and extent of germination. The presence of either light or a 10°C temperature fluctuation improved germination but germination was significantly better when these were used together, especially with the more dormant, fresh seed. Stratification was not a reliable technique for enhancing germination. Germination was inhibited by burial and this inhibition increased with increasing depth.
TEMPERATURE-LIGHT
SEED GERMINATION
SOLANUM AVICULARE
S. LACINIATUM
Fluctuating temperatures enhanced germination in both Solanum aviculare and Solanum laciniatum. The best regime was 15°/25°C (night/day). Light from a fluorescent source stimulated both the rate and extent of germination. The presence of either light or a 10°C temperature fluctuation improved germination but germination was significantly better when these were used together, especially with the more dormant, fresh seed. Stratification was not a reliable technique for enhancing germination. Germination was inhibited by burial and this inhibition increased with increasing depth.
TEMPERATURE-LIGHT
SEED GERMINATION
SOLANUM AVICULARE
S. LACINIATUM