Studies of Dormancy in the Seeds of Subterranean Clover (Trifolium Subterraneum l.) I. Breaking of Dormancy by Carbon Dioxide and by Activated Carbon

Abstract

Two new methods for breaking the dormancy of subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum L.) seeds are described, viz. treatment of imbibed seeds with a low concentration of carbon dioxide, and with activated carbons.