Class
Article
College
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department
Plants, Soils, and Climate Department
Faculty Mentor
Jennifer W. MacAdam
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
The mechanisms of seed dormancy serve the purpose of delaying germination until conditions become conducive for the survival of seedlings (Fenner et al., 1985). This study aimed to determine the effect of temperature treatments on the dormancy release of five wildland forbs and legumes, 3 species (Utah sweetvetch, Lewis flax and Showy goldeneye) showed faster germination at room temperature and 2 were found highly dormant and germinated only at chilling temperature. Understanding how seeds from various species responds to different temperature can help us identify and eliminate the associated dormancy barriers.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-12-2023 1:30 PM
End Date
4-12-2023 2:30 PM
Included in
Overcoming Seed Dormancy: A Critical Challenge for Rangeland Species
Logan, UT
The mechanisms of seed dormancy serve the purpose of delaying germination until conditions become conducive for the survival of seedlings (Fenner et al., 1985). This study aimed to determine the effect of temperature treatments on the dormancy release of five wildland forbs and legumes, 3 species (Utah sweetvetch, Lewis flax and Showy goldeneye) showed faster germination at room temperature and 2 were found highly dormant and germinated only at chilling temperature. Understanding how seeds from various species responds to different temperature can help us identify and eliminate the associated dormancy barriers.