Re: Releasing seed germination inhibitors and breaking thermodormancy
Update: Day 10
Other than some mold on the outside of 2 seeds, not much change. Some of the seeds do appear to be larger, indicating imbibition of water perhaps. I am monitoring for the ejection of the micropylar plug and/or emergence of plant material.
From conversations with another member, some seeds seem to exude a viscous, non-water soluble sap-like substance just prior to emergence of sprouts. I am trying to identify this exudate. Anyone have any ideas? I am guessing that it may be phenolics or an unidentified gelatinous substance from the vacuoles near the chalazal body.
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