title: Effect of heavy water on the germination of a number of species of seeds.
abstract: The effect of deuteriation on the germination rate of seeds is studied as a possible screening technique prior to the cultivation of a plant in high concentrations of D2O. There appears to be a simple relationship between size of the seed and germination capacity in high deuterium concentrations. Larger seeds may be more successful in germinating because of greater hydrogen-containg food reserves.
authors: University of Illinois College of Pharmacy, Chicago, Illinois.
authors: M I
authors: MI
authors: Blake
authors: F A
authors: FA
authors: Crane
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Uphaus
authors: J J
authors: JJ
authors: Katz