Seed germination of the endangered Viola kitaibeliana and other Italian annual pansies (Viola Section Melanium, Violaceae)
Author(s)
Magrini, Sara
Date Issued
2020
Type
article
Volume
30
Start Page
424
End Page
430
Journal
Abstract
Here, successful germination protocols for the following four annual pansies are presented: Viola arvensis subsp. arvensis, V. hymettia, V. kitaibeliana, and V. tricolor subsp. tricolor. Seeds were collected mainly in Central Italy (Tuscany, Umbria, and Latium) and in Sicily. The germination ability was tested at the Tuscia Germplasm Bank (BGT) using several methods for dormancy-breaking. Our results show high germination percentages and germination rate for the tested species.