Low temperature survival of slender naiad (Najas flexilis) seeds
| Autor: | F R, Hay, J SK, Muir |
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| Rok vydání: | 2002 |
| Zdroj: | Cryo letters. 21(5) |
| ISSN: | 0143-2044 |
| Popis: | The response to drying and storage at -20 degrees C or in liquid nitrogen was studied in seeds of the freshwater aquatic plant Najas flexilis. The seeds of this species show some desiccation sensitivity, although post-harvest storage in water at 16 degrees C resulted in improvements in desiccation tolerance. There was 63% germination of seeds dried to 9.5% moisture content (30% RH) following this maturation period. Optimum moisture contents for seeds stored at -20 degrees C for 3 months and in liquid nitrogen for 1 week were ~11% and ~15%, respectively. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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