Effects of moisture content, storage temperature and type of storage bag on the germination and viability of stored European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) seeds

Z. Procházková and L. Bezděčková
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Z. Procházková: Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Strnady, Kunovice Research Station, Kunovice, Czech Republic
L. Bezděčková: Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Strnady, Kunovice Research Station, Kunovice, Czech Republic

Journal of Forest Science, 2008, vol. 54, issue 7, 287-293

Abstract: Beechnuts from three Fagus sylvatica lots were dried at 20°C to 5-6% or 8-9% (fresh weight basis) moisture content and stored at -7°C or -22°C for 3.5 or 4.5 years in sealed polyethylene bags containing air and routinely used for the long-term storage of beechnuts or vacuumed (de-aerated) polyethylene bags with air removed before sealing. The germination and viability (tetrazolium test) of beechnuts were determined according to the Czech Technical Rules (1997) once a year during storage. The results were subjected to factorial ANOVA and the means were compared using the Scheffe test at P > 0.05. Compared to beechnuts dried to an 8-9% moisture content a significant decrease in both germination and viability occurred in beechnuts dried to a 5-6% moisture content regardless of how long the beechnuts were stored. However, the effects of the other treatments (type of storage bag, storage temperature) were not significant.

Keywords: beechnut storage; germination; tetrazolium viability; moisture content; storage temperature; bag (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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