STORAGE PRINCIPLES FOR TROPICAL TREE SEEDS

摘要

Seed storage is a vital part of any reforestation program. Length of the storage period depends on the intended use of the seeds. Short term storage includes storage between collection and planting, usually not over six months. Medium term storage maintains seed supplies for protection against subsequent seed crop failures for the next 5 years. Long-term storage maintains special lots for research or for germplasm conservation for more than 5 years.