Native Plant Seedbank for 

Central Queensland


Mallotus philippensis (Red kamala)

Herbarium Specimen                                 Seeds

Effect of Treatments on Seed Germination

Treatment

Germination  (%)

Days to First Germination

1. Control 

10

47
2. Seed coat removed 3 48
3. Scarification (boiling water) - -
4. Scarification (sulphuric acid) - -
5. Smoke water 3 29
6. Leaching - -

Effect of Storage on Seed Germination

  Germination (%)
Storage condition At collection After 1 year After 2 years After 3 years
Garden shed - 0  -  - 
Air-conditioning - 0  - -
Cold room - 13  -
Freezer - 0  -

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