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Author(s):Kanikeberg, V. A.; Brede, A. D.
Author Affiliation:Jacklin Seed Co., Post Falls, ID
Title:An alternative seed treatment to overcome seed dormancy in zoysiagrass
Meeting Info.:7th International Turfgrass Society Research Conference, Palm Beach, FL, USA, 18-24 July, 1993
Source:International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. Vol. 7, 1993, p. 882-887.
Publishing Information:Overland Park, KS: INTERTEC Publishing Corp.
# of Pages:6
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Zoysia japonica; Seed dormancy; Seed treatment; Germination
Abstract/Contents:"Seed dormancy has been a major drawback in establishing zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica Steud.) turf. The standard method for enhancing germination of zoysiagrass seed is chemical scarification; this technique has been used commercially by enterprises in Korea. Unfortunately, the technique employs toxic chemicals in the treatment which may present a disposal problem. This study was carried out to investigate a possible alternative to chemical scarification. The germinability of untreated zoysia seed was improved by an experimental mechanical/chemical treatment which produces no chemical by-products. The chemicals used in the process remain on the seed. The process was evaluated using standard Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) germination test methods in the laboratory, and in replicated greenhouse and field studies. Untreated and Korean-treated seed from the same seed lot were used as controls. Results showed seed treated with the new process germinated faster than the controls. Moreover, experimentally treated seed emerged more rapidly, and exhibited more verdure at warm temperatures in the field than the controls."
Language:English
References:9
See Also:Other items relating to: ZOYSIA
Note:"Chapter 127"
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Kanikeberg, V. A., and A. D. Brede. 1993. An alternative seed treatment to overcome seed dormancy in zoysiagrass. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 7:p. 882-887.
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