Influence of pre-sowing treatment combinations across hydration methods on germination percentage (%) and mean germination time (MGT).
| Treatment | Bracts vs. No bracts | Germination (%) | MGT (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2O | Bracts | 17c ± 5 | 21a ± 2 |
| No bracts | 42a ± 6 | 21a ± 2 | |
| H2O2 | Bracts | 5d ± 2 | 28a ± 7 |
| No bracts | 29b ± 3 | 26a ± 2 | |
| H2SO4 | Bracts | 0 | n/a |
| No bracts | 1* | 15* | |
| None | Bracts | 3e ± 4 | 29a ± 11 |
| No bracts | 27c ± 4 | 24a ± 1 | |
| Chi-sq = 55.156 | F = 1.258 | ||
| P < 0.0001 | P = 0.30 |