Year: 1972
Type: article
Abstract: The combination of ethylene with CO(2) will completely overcome the thermodormancy of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) seeds at 35 C. This combination is effective if it is added to seeds either at the start or after several days of imbibition. The action of ethylene is dependent upon the CO(2) level present in the atmosphere surrounding the seeds. When CO(2) is trapped by KOH the ethylene effect is essentially nil.
Source: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
DOI: 10.1104/pp.49.6.869
Authors: Fayek B. Negm, O. E. Smith, Junji Kumamoto
Institution: University of California, Riverside
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Zero hunger, Climate action
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2041194975