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The temperature range over which kauri seed will germinate and growth patterns for the first 14 days

Document Type
Reports
Author
Barton, I.L.
Project Creator
Auckland Regional Council
Current Holder
Barton, I.
Accession Number
TTT002104
Old Accession Number
TTT000104
Location
40 Isabella Drive, Pukekohe. Copies may also be held by the libraries of the F. R . I and A.R.C
Other Reference Number
I 5
Period
1975 - 77
Content
Kauri will germinate between 12oC and 36oC. However germination and subsequent growth of cotyledonary seedlings is adequate only between 19oC and 28oC. The optimum temperature is 25.5oC. Pathogenic fungi can kill germinating seedlings at high temperatures so it is unlikely that, in the field, effective germination will occur above 27oC.
Source
Botany Dept, Auckland University
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Publish
Temperature and its effect on the germination and initial growth of kauri (Agathisd australis). NZ Jounal of Forestry Science 8(3). 327 - 331. 1978
Researchers
I Barton
Security
Low
Species
kauri (Agathis australis)
Keywords
Climate Factors, Fungi, Germination, Growth, Kauri, Seed, Temperature
Subject Areas