Evaluating Osmotic Seed Priming and Scarification Treatments for Improving Germination In Native Shrubs

Authors

Mallory Hinton, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Matt Madsen, Brigham Young University - Provo
Megan Stevenson, Brigham Young University - Provo
April Hulet, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

Shrub, Restoration, Germination, Greenhouse, Seed

Abstract

Evaluate the effectiveness of osmotic priming, scarification, and cold-moist stratification techniques to improve germination and seedling establishment in antelope bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata) and Mexican cliffrose (Purshia mexicana) (Fig. 1). These species were selected for their ability to provide vegetative structure in both low-elevation (antelope bitterbrush) and mid-elevation (Mexican cliffrose) rangelands, where they support biodiversity and ecosystem function. While their dormancy is typically broken through winter conditions, we aim to identify effective methods to accelerate breaking seed dormancy.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Hinton, Mallory; Madsen, Matt; Stevenson, Megan; and Hulet, April, "Evaluating Osmotic Seed Priming and Scarification Treatments for Improving Germination In Native Shrubs" (2025). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2025. 49.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2025/49

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2025

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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