Year: 1993
Type: article
Abstract: We observed initial peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] seedling growth after endodormant (ED) seeds (`Johnson Elberta') had been stratified for five durations (20 to 60 days) at eight constant temperatures (0 to 18C). Seedling growth increased and became more normal when seeds were stratified for longer durations at chilling temperatures. Stratification (St) at 0 to 6C (especially 2C) produced seedlings with more abnormal growth than St at higher temperatures (8 to 10C) at intermediate St durations (30 to 50 days). Growth of the primary stem increased with additional St (0 to 14C). Abnormal (epinastic) leaf development decreased following longer St treatments at 4 to 14C. Lateral shoot growth increased initially, then decreased after longer treatments at low temperatures (0, 4, and 6C) and decreased after St at higher temperatures (8 to 10C).
Authors: James W. Frisby, Schuyler D. Seeley
Institution: Utah State University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,500
OpenAlex ID: W2187998952