Articles
BIOLOGY OF CROCUS OLIVIERI SUBSP. OLIVIERI
Article number
650_7
Pages
71 – 83
Language
English
Abstract
Phenological periods and morphological characteristics of Crocus olivieri subsp. olivieri have been determined by observations in the sampling area.
The changes in morphometric characteristics of this species for a period of 5 months from flowering to leaf disappearing have been recorded.
The corm germination is achieved in 50±18 days under indoor conditions. 1000 seed weight has been determined as 6.819 g and the viability of seeds ranged from 89 to 96 percent.
Different seed germination procedures were tested.
Among these, seeds kept in distilled water for 1-10 days showed to be the suitable for the seed germination.
Germination of the seeds started 154-179 days after sowing.
As a result, the cultivation of this species could be done commercially by using corms and seeds.
The changes in morphometric characteristics of this species for a period of 5 months from flowering to leaf disappearing have been recorded.
The corm germination is achieved in 50±18 days under indoor conditions. 1000 seed weight has been determined as 6.819 g and the viability of seeds ranged from 89 to 96 percent.
Different seed germination procedures were tested.
Among these, seeds kept in distilled water for 1-10 days showed to be the suitable for the seed germination.
Germination of the seeds started 154-179 days after sowing.
As a result, the cultivation of this species could be done commercially by using corms and seeds.
Authors
H. Vurdu, K. Güney, F.F. Çiçek
Keywords
ex-situ, seed germination, seed viability
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