Abstract

ABSTRACT:

Soaking Fabaceae seeds in alcohol and then passing them through a flame for 2 to 3 s is a quick and easy way of promoting germination of at least 8 species of Hawaiian legumes. In addition to stimulating germination, the technique effectively sterilizes seeds for in vitro germination for micropropagation or for germination in the greenhouse.

Sugii N. 2018 (2003). Flaming Fabaceae: using an alcohol flame to break seed dormancy. Native Plants Journal 19(1):74–75.

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