Native Plant Seedbank for Central Queensland

 

Acacia rhodoxylon (Rosewood) 

Seeds

Effect of Treatments on Seed Germination

Treatment

Germination  (%)

Days to First Germination

1. Control

-

-
2. Nicking - -
3. Scarification (boiling water)  60 6
4. Scarification (sulphuric acid) - -
5. Smoke water 30 12
6. Leaching - -

          Effect of Storage on Seed Germination

  Germination (%)
Storage condition At collection After 1 year After 2 years After 3 years
Garden shed  -  47  -  - 
Air-conditioning - 63  - -
Cold room - 70  -
Freezer - 93  -

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