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germination /ger·mi·na·tion/ (jer″mĭ-na´shun) the sprouting of a seed, spore, or plant embryo.ger´minative germination [jur′minā′shən] Etymology: L, germen, sprout 1 the initial growth and development of an organism from the time of fertilization to the formation of the embryo. 2 the sprouting of a spore or the seed of a plant. germinate, v. germination the sprouting of a seed or spore or of a plant embryo. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Another tip for getting a good germination rate is to cover the flats with a piece of plastic or place them inside a plastic bag; this will help the soft hold its warmth. If the germination rate is high and insecticide seed treatment is used, Nafziger says to plant 5% to 10% more seed than the stand goal. He learned that the barleys for premium beers have been selected for flavor rather than germination rate and that some of the seeds are temperamental. |
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