Seed storage and cryoexposure behaviour in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L. cv. Barcelona).

Author(s) : NORMAH M. N., REED B. M., YU X.

Type of article: Article

Summary

No loss of germination was observed for seeds desiccated down to 5% moisture (fresh weight basis). Although desiccated whole seeds did not survive liquid nitrogen exposure, the embryonic axes excised after cryoexposure of whole seeds survived and were grown in tissue culture.

Details

  • Original title: Seed storage and cryoexposure behaviour in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L. cv. Barcelona).
  • Record ID : 1995-2944
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryo-Letters - vol. 15 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 1994/09
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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