Initial seed m.c. values were 59% (lot 1)
and 67% (lot 2) (Table 1). Drying was rapid
and equilibrium was reached after 2 d over
silica gel at room temperature. Seeds from
both lots germinated poorly if not dried or
treated with GA3 (Table 1). Drying alone
markedly improved germination of lot 1,
but had no effect on that of lot 2. Treatment
with GA3 did not improve germination of
dried seeds of lot 1, but was effective in lot 2.
The interaction between GA3 and seed moisture
content was significant for both seed
lots.