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Figure 1. Effect of drying on germination of Castanopsis sclerophylla seeds. Different lower-case letters indicate significant difference in germination between seeds dried to various moisture contents (P < 0.05).
Figure 2 Photomicrographs and CT images of Castanopsis sclerophylla seeds (a) half cotyledon with embryo; (b) growth of the embryo; (c) the top view; (d) the front view. SC, seed coat; COT, cotyledons; EMB, embryo.
Figure 3 Photographs of Castanopsis sclerophylla seeds at different germination states (a) the whole seed; (b) 0h; (c) 48h; (d) 96h; (e) 144h; (f) 240h. SC, seed coat; SR, scar; AP, apex; R, radicle, COT, cotyledons; S, stem, RT, root.