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 .
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>TEMPERATURE-LIGHT<br/>SEED GERMINATION<br/>SOLANUM AVICULARE<br/>S. LACINIATUM