Journal
OCEAN SCIENCE JOURNAL
Volume 49, Issue 1, Pages 67-72Publisher
KOREA OCEAN RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT INST
DOI: 10.1007/s12601-014-0007-8
Keywords
germination; habitat restoration; Phyllospadix japonicus; recalcitrant seed; seed storage
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- Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Korea
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To determine the optimal storage method and longest possible storage period of Phyllospadix japonicus seeds, we examined post-storage germination rates using different storage methods and periods for P. japonicus seeds harvested in Korean coastal waters. P. japonicus seeds are classified as recalcitrant seeds with an average moisture content of 45.4%. Germination rates of P. japonicus seeds stored in seawater at 4 degrees C, seawater at room temperature with air supply, and an aquarium with continuous seawater circulation ranged from 35.0% to 43.5%, whereas seeds stored in seawater at 30 degrees C, a refrigerator at -20 degrees C, and a desiccator at room temperature did not germinate. Seeds stored at 4 degrees C maintained germination rates of 72.5 similar to 73.0% until 30 days of storage, but showed rapidly decreasing germination rates after 60 days and no germination after 180 days. Since few studies have investigated seed storage of P. japonicus, these results will serve as useful data for seed-based P. japonicus habitat restoration.
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