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Improving seed germination in forage legumes for propagation and agronomic trials

Improving germination speed and uniformity is essential to ensure robust trial establishment. The described germination protocol was developed specifically to overcome physical dormancy in forage legume seeds and to standardize germination outcomes. Through controlled scarification and optimized hyd...

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Main Authors: Madera Doria, Yaira, Cardoso, Juan Andres, Madera Doria, Pascual
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: 2025
Subjects:
propagation materials
field experimentation
experimentación en campo
material de propagación
feed legumes
leguminosa forrajera
seed dormancy
seedling emergence
emergencia foliar
dormancia de semillas
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179953
Summary:Improving germination speed and uniformity is essential to ensure robust trial establishment. The described germination protocol was developed specifically to overcome physical dormancy in forage legume seeds and to standardize germination outcomes. Through controlled scarification and optimized hydration and environmental conditions, the protocol reduces germination time to 2–10 days and achieves 80–90% germination rates, representing a substantial improvement over standard practices.

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