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

Procházková, Z.; Bezděčková, L.

doi:10.17221/37/2008-jfs

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“…Prolonged storage periods were accompanied with decrease in vigor index ranged between slight and significant reduction depending upon the nature of storage containers. Such recorded decrease in vigor index (Seed germination, root depth and shoot height) strongly agrees with Basay et al, [12] and correlated with the alteration in SMC ( Table 3) which act as a key factor influencing seed physical properties [27] and effectiveness of naturally seedborne fungal flora [2;9] which play vital role in diminution of viability and vigor of seeds [13]. The decrease in vigor index was significant with polyethylene storage container followed by tin cans, papers bags and cloth bags respectively (Table 4(d)).…”

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Maintenance of Ephedra alata Seeds Viability via Storage Containers

Alqarawi¹,

Abd_Allah²

2010

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Maintenance of Ephedra alata Seeds Viability via Storage Containers

Alqarawi¹,

Abd_Allah²

2010

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“…Commercial seed storage at −7 or −22 °C can be successful for 3–4 years but subsequent germination falls dramatically if stored at 5–6% moisture (< 25% germination) rather than 8–9% (< 66% germination) (Procházková & Bezděčková ).…”

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BiologicalFlora of theBritishIsles:Fagus sylvatica

Packham

Thomas

Atkinson³

et al. 2012

Journal of Ecology

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Summary1. This account presents information on all aspects of the biology of Fagus sylvatica L. that are relevant to understanding its ecological characteristics and behaviour. The main topics are presented within the standard framework of the Biological Flora of the British Isles: distribution, habitat, communities, responses to biotic factors, responses to environment, structure and physiology, phenology, floral and seed characters, herbivores and disease, history and conservation. 2. Fagus sylvatica (Beech) is a large usually single-stemmed deciduous tree native to south-east England but now growing over almost the whole of the British Isles, often planted as a forestry tree on all but the wettest soils. It forms extensive woodlands, where it is dominant over a large altitudinal range, competing primarily with Quercus robur. The outcome of this competition is determined by local soil and climatic conditions leading to a gradation into oak woodlands. It is monoecious, wind-pollinated and notable for its periodic large seed numbers (mast years); seed is dispersed by birds and mammals but mostly drops below the parent tree. 3. Fagus sylvatica is hardy, very shade tolerant, casts a deep shade and is fairly resistant to browsing but susceptible to spring frosts. 4. Due to its shallow rooting and intensive rather than extensive mode of soil water exploitation, it is also susceptible to drought, and this is likely to be the main factor controlling its expected response to climate change. 5. Fagus sylvatica is facing few conservation problems, and indeed, its range is currently expanding into central Europe. However, in the face of climate change, its range is likely to contract from its extremes in all but the north, and Phytophthora diseases may become more serious.

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“…In contrast, European beech ( Fagus sylvatica L.) seed with 8-9 % SWC can be stored for 10 years without loss of germination at -5 to -10 °C. In this case although seeds of European beech belong to the sub-orthodox, there were no significant difference occurring in germination between beechnuts stored at –7°C or –22°C for 3–4 years [ 36 ]. In our results, the relatively short seed longevity at -18°C compared with -80°C could be due to differences between species as noted in previous studies, which precludes strict comparisons of results between studies [ 14 , 16 ].…”

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Extended low temperature and cryostorage longevity of Salix seeds with desiccation control

Han

Kim

2019

Open Life Sciences

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Salix xerophila, S. maximowiczii, and S. koreensis are species of willow native to Korea that are important for bioenergy production. However, the native range of these species has narrowed in recent years due to the impact of climate change. Seeds of these Salix species lose viability within 4 weeks at ambient temperature, and within 4 months at -4°C. Preservation techniques are urgently needed to protect these valuable resources. The effects of seed water content (SWC; 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, 18%, and 24%) and temperature (ambient, 4°C, -18°C, -80°C, and -196°C) on storage stability were investigated for up to 48, 52, or 60 months, depending on species. Optimal storage temperature and SWC varied between species. S. xerophila seed could be stored without deterioration for 60 months with 9% SWC at -80°C, but rapidly lost viability when stored at -18°C. In S. maximowiczii and S. koreensis, 100% and 90% of normal germination, respectively, was maintained with 18% SWC at -18°C or -80°C. Thus, for some Salix species, storage at -18 and -80°C may provide an economical alternative to cryopreservation or medium-term storage for the maintenance of seedbanks or breeding stocks.

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

Cited by 6 publications

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Maintenance of Ephedra alata Seeds Viability via Storage Containers

Maintenance of Ephedra alata Seeds Viability via Storage Containers

BiologicalFlora of theBritishIsles:Fagus sylvatica

Extended low temperature and cryostorage longevity of Salix seeds with desiccation control

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