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Interaction of Moisture and Temperature on Viability of Forage Seeds Stored in Hermetically Sealed Cans 1
Author(s) -
Ching T. M.,
Parker M. C.,
Hill D. D.
Publication year - 1959
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1959.00021962005100110016x
Subject(s) - moisture , germination , forage , agronomy , water content , horticulture , environmental science , biology , chemistry , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry , engineering
Synopsis Crimson clover containing 6% moisture remained highly viable after 3 years under all temperature conditions, while ryegrass showed some decline in germination at 38° C. Seed with 8% moisture preserved well except at 38° C., whereas seed with 12 and 16% moisture remained viable only at 3° C. Seed with 16 and 20% moisture at 22° and 38° C. deteriorated within 3 months. Decline of viability could be retarded by improved storage conditions.