Seed Germination

From: Don Burns <burns at mobot.mobot.org> on 1999.03.02 at 02:59:43(3088) George, I am assuming for a moment that because you addressed your inquiry to the Aroid list you want information on stimulation of germination in the Araceae. Not that there are none, but I am unaware of any publications devoted to techniques/problems in germination of seeds of Araceae. My limited experience (primarily tropicals) suggests that seed germination in this family of plants is in general rather simple. There are exceptions and some have been discussed here, the most recent being germination of Amorphophallus henryi. On the other hand, if you are interested in germnination stimuli in other families, I suggest you review "Seed Germination Theory and Practice", 2nd ed., by Norman C. Deno. Deno has also published a supplement to the 2nd edition. In these publications are the results of his experiments with numerous genera, stimulators and inhibitors of germination. Don +More Don Burns Plantation, FL USA Zone 10b

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