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Originally Posted by Chironex
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Both kinetin and ethrel appear to be related to the expansion of cotyledons. They work together to assist in ATP synthesis during dormancy release in some seeds.
I should also include that these experiments were initially conducted on lettuce and Xanthium seeds. The trials I will be conducting may be the first efforts on Musa and Ensete seeds. Hopefully similar results will be realized.
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Just a heads' up for the casual reader: Scot is an ace biologist whose thesis subject was the worlds deadliest animal, the Chironex.
Now Scot, you've peaked my interest here because you're discussing cotyledons and vegetables (lettuce) in the same thread. Lettuce seed is usually quick and easy to propagate. Did the research involve a cumbersome variety or was the lettuce being used as a model for "natural" germination?
Looking toward the future, I can see you as a hired gun for propagating some the unusual seeds I obtain from time to time.