The Effects of Different Applications on Seed Germination in Chestnut

Abstract

This study was carried out to determine the effects of different applications on percentage of germination in chestnut seeds. The seeds were stratificated at 4 degrees C for 1, 2, 3 and 4 months in refrigerator. The 50 ppm, 100 ppm and 200 ppm GA(3) solutions were applied to seeds that were stratificated at 4 degrees C for one month. Percentages of germination of seeds without GA(3) application and stratificated at 4 degrees C for one month are higher than seeds applications with GA(3). On the other hand, in the seeds that were stratificated for 2, 3 and 4 months at 4 degrees C in refrigerator, the highest germination percentage was determined for seeds that were stratificated for 2 months as 78%. There were some significant differences for the effects of applications on germination.