Improving Native Grass Germination with Seed Enhancement Technologies

Authors

Ronni Stauffer, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Tanner Knapp, Brigham Young University - Provo
April Hulet, Brigham Young University - Provo
Sam Ahler, University of Colorado, Boulder
Nancy Shackelford, University of Victoria
Matthew Madsen, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

Priming, Coating, Germination, Native Grasses

Abstract

Faster germination aids invasive weeds’ competitive ability.

Several different seed enhancement technologies can help improve native grass germination so they can be more competitive.

Osmotic priming (OP), solid matrix priming (SMP), and gibberellic acid seed coatings (GA3) are varying techniques that have been shown to increase seedling germination in native plants.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Stauffer, Ronni; Knapp, Tanner; Hulet, April; Ahler, Sam; Shackelford, Nancy; and Madsen, Matthew, "Improving Native Grass Germination with Seed Enhancement Technologies" (2025). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2025. 34.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2025/34

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2025

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Sophomore

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