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Factors Influencing Bitterweed Seed Germination
Author
Whisenant, S. G.
Ueckert, D. N.
Publisher
Society for Range Management
Publication Year
1982-03-01
Body

Bitterweed seed germination exceeded 90% at constant temperatures between 20 degrees and 25 degrees C and more than 65% between 15 degrees and 30 degrees C in a controlled environment chamber. Seeds germinated equally well in light and dark conditions. Germination percentages of seeds in aqueous media with a pH range of 5 to 9 were significantly different, but the range of germination (91 to 97%) probably is not sufficient to affect distribution. However, a decrease in water availability significantly decreased bitterweed seed germination. Viability of bitterweed seed did not change significantly after 39 months dry storage at room temperature, but was significantly reduced at 47 months. This material was digitized as part of a cooperative project between the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. The Journal of Range Management archives are made available by the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information. Migrated from OJS platform August 2020

Language
en
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.2307/3898401
Additional Information
Whisenant, S. G., & Ueckert, D. N. (1982). Factors influencing bitterweed seed germination. Journal of Range Management, 35(2), 243-245.
ISSN
0022-409X
OAI Identifier
oai:repository.arizona.edu:10150/646186
Journal Volume
35
Journal Number
2
Journal Pages
243-245
Collection
Rangeland Ecology & Management (REM)
Journal Name
Journal of Range Management
Keywords
Texas