Slow Release of GA₃ Hormone from Polymer Coating Overcomes Seed Dormancy and Improves Germination

Seed dormancy often hinders direct seeding efforts that are attempting to restore degraded landscapes. Gibberellic acid (GA₃) can be applied to physiologically dormant seeds to induce germination, but this hormone is rarely effective, as it can degrade or be leached from the s...

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Published in:	Plants
Main Authors:	Alexandra J. S. Larson, Maureen M. Cartwright, Whitney D. Jones, Katrina Luce, Mei-Yu Chen, Kate Petersen, Shannon V. Nelson, David J. Michaelis, Matthew D. Madsen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Subjects:	gibberellic acid physiological dormancy seed coating penstemon restoration
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/24/4139