Optimizing Temperature Requirements for Clover Seed Germination

Core Ideas Temperature significantly affects the time and rate of clover (Trifolium spp.) germination. Germination and vigor were evaluated from −1.0 to 48.0°C at approximately 1.0°C increments. Tested cultivars maintained 80% + germination from 4.9 to 28.2°C, on average. Temperature range for germi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lisa L. Baxter, Timothy L. Grey, Jennifer J. Tucker, Dennis W. Hancock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2134/age2018.11.0059