Hi, Despite having collected seed and done some preliminary germination trials, we are now having some trouble getting seed for a few species to germinate in sufficient quantities for an experiment. Our biggest offender is an exotic forb (Logfia arvensis aka Filago arvensis, Gnaphalium arvense, and Oglifa arvensis). We have limited viable seed for Loar so are trying to use it sparingly. I would appreciate receiving germination recommendations and/or purchasing any extra seed that you may have of Loar. I would also appreciate germination tips for three others that we have ample seed supplies. 1) Pascopyrum smithii (western wheatgrass) 2) Astragulus crassicarpus 3) Astragulus missouriensis For #1-3, we had 10-30% germination in our trial (Petri plate and filter paper) but are having lower success now in pots and trays. Thanks, Kurt Kurt Reinhart, Research Ecologist USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory 243 Fort Keogh Road Miles City, MT 59301 USA email: [email protected] Office: (406) 874-8211 Fax: (406) 874-8289 educational website: http://iecology.net <http://iecology.net/>
