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Investigation of the effect of temperature and light on seed germination and emergence of eight African leafy vegetables.
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Maximum germination was found to be at 29–36 °C.
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Maximum emergence was found to be at 25–31 °C.
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Three African leafy vegetables are photosensitive, whilst five are indifferent to light sensitivity.
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Seed germination and emergence were temperature dependent; light positively influenced onset and final germination of three vegetable species.