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| Authors | Park, JI; Lee, KS; Son, MH |
| Author Full Name | Park, Jung-Im; Lee, Kun-Seop; Son, Min Ho |
| Title | Germination Rate of Phyllospadix japonicus Seeds Relative to Storage Methods and Periods |
| Source | OCEAN SCIENCE JOURNAL |
| Language | English |
| Document Type | Article |
| Author Keywords | germination; habitat restoration; Phyllospadix japonicus; recalcitrant seed; seed storage |
| Keywords Plus | ZOSTERA-MARINA L; SEEDLING GROWTH; CHESAPEAKE BAY; L EELGRASS; SURFGRASS; RESTORATION; TORREYI; CAPRICORNI; AUSTRALIA |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Author Address | [Park, Jung-Im; Son, Min Ho] Marine Ecotechnol Inst, Pusan 608830, South Korea; [Lee, Kun-Seop] Pusan Natl Univ, Dept Biol Sci, Coll Nat Sci, Pusan 609735, South Korea |
| Reprint Address | Park, JI (corresponding author), Marine Ecotechnol Inst, Pusan 608830, South Korea. |
| E-mail Address | jipark20@hanmail.net |
| Funding Agency and Grant Number | Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Korea |
| Funding Text | We are very grateful to JH Kim, YK Kim, and YW Lee for field and Lab assistance. This research was a part of the project titled 'Development of rocky short ecosystem restoration technique through surfgrass habitat rehabilitation', funded by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Korea. |
| Times Cited | 1 |
| Total Times Cited Count (WoS, BCI, and CSCD) | 1 |
| Publisher | KOREA OCEAN RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT INST |
| Publisher City | SEOUL |
| Publisher Address | P O BOX 29, SEOUL, 425-600, SOUTH KOREA |
| ISSN | 1738-5261 |
| 29-Character Source Abbreviation | OCEAN SCI J |
| ISO Source Abbreviation | Ocean Sci. J. |
| Publication Date | MAR |
| Year Published | 2014 |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Beginning Page | 67 |
| Ending Page | 72 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | 10.1007/s12601-014-0007-8 |
| Page Count | 6 |
| Web of Science Category | Marine & Freshwater Biology; Oceanography |
| Subject Category | Marine & Freshwater Biology; Oceanography |
| Document Delivery Number | AG4PA |
| Unique Article Identifier | WOS:000335401200007 |
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