부산대학교 도서관

The seed coat of white clover seeds (Trifolium repens L.) is one of the factors affecting seed imbibition, causing irregular germination as well as abnormal seedlings and hardseededness. The aim of the present work was to determine the level of dormancy in white clover seeds in terms of hydration speed, moisture content, weight and germination, using seeds from two crop harvests in Argentina. White clover seeds, cv. 'NK Churrinche', with physical dormancy had lower moisture content, lower weight and greater viability than non-dormant seeds. The moisture content of dormant seeds suggested better storability than non-dormant seeds. Water permeability varied among seeds, reflecting deep levels of physical dormancy, which in turn influenced seed physiological quality.