The effect of moisture and temperature on the ultrastructure and viability of seeds of Hevea Brasiliensis

Freshly harvested Hevea seeds of 36 % moisture content were dried by different methods and some kept moist for a period of 96 hours. Irrespective of the method of drying, dehydration of seeds resulted in loss of viability. The critical moisture content level was around-~5-20%, below this seeds were...

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Main Authors: Chin, H. F., Aziz, Maheran, Ang, B. B., Hamzah, Samsidar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Seed Testing Association 1981
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/33856/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/33856/1/1.%2033856%20the%20effect%20of%20moisture.pdf