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Collection MaintenanceApril 25, 2022July 19, 2023

Chenopodium seed scarification

Chenopodium seed scarification

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David Brenner, Forrest Douglass This unique method for scarifying Chenopodium seeds was developed in Ames, Iowa, and uses a sharpening stone to partially remove the seed coat on one side of the seed, increasing the germination rate of the seeds.

Ames Chenopodium germination NCRPIS scarification seed
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