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A Low Temperature-Gradient Bar for Seed Germination Studies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

Raymond A. Evans ,
James A. Young ,
Robert Henkel  and
Gerard J. Klomp
Raymond A. Evans
Affiliation:
Crops Research Division, Agr. Res. Serv., U. S. Dep. of Agr., Reno, Nevada
James A. Young
Affiliation:
Crops Research Division, Agr. Res. Serv., U. S. Dep. of Agr., Reno, Nevada
Robert Henkel
Affiliation:
Crops Research Division, Agr. Res. Serv., U. S. Dep. of Agr., Reno, Nevada
Gerard J. Klomp
Affiliation:
Crops Research Division, Agr. Res. Serv., U. S. Dep. of Agr., Reno, Nevada
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Abstract

A relatively inexpensive, cold-temperature germination bar was constructed. The optimum temperature gradient of the bar for our low-temperature seed germination studies ranged from −4 to 11 C. An independent compressor and a chest-type deep freeze were compared for cooling sources. Alumnium foil Petri dishes were developed for use on the bar.

Type
Research Article
Information
Weed Science , Volume 18 , Issue 5 , September 1970 , pp. 575 - 576
Copyright
Copyright © Weed Science Society of America 

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