Effects of Germination-promoting Substances Given in Conjunction with Red Light on the Phytochrome-mediated Germination of Dormant Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa L.)

AUTOR(ES)

Speer, Henry L.

RESUMO

Ethylene or thiourea can substitute for gibberellic acid but not for red light in breaking the secondary dormancy induced by extended dark storage of fully hydrated lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa cv. Grand Rapids). After 10 days of storage, ethylene, thiourea, or gibberellic acid applied either separately or in any combination in conjunction with red light induced near maximal germination. When applied separately without red light, none of the substances promoted germination of seeds stored 10 days. Combinations of any two or all three of the substances in the absence of red light induced some germination but no combination was as effective as any single substance given with red light.

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