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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Keywords
Carduus lanatus, Seed dormancy, Seed longevity
Disciplines
Behavior and Ethology | Plant Biology | Weed Science
First Page Number
177
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
RESEARCH in the Geraldton area has indicated that seeds of the saffron thistle (Carthamus lanatus) spread their germination over some seven years but most germinate in the first two years.
Factors influencing the rate of germination and the survival of seeds are the depth of burial and the presence of termites in the soil.
Recommended Citation
Quinlivan, B J. and Pierce, J. R.
(1969)
"Dormancy and life span of saffron thistle seeds,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 10:
No.
4, Article 8.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol10/iss4/8