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Seeds of Pinus bungeana are very dormant due to the impermeability of their seed coats. We have found that treatment with microorganisms (Trichoderma-4030) can effectively soften the seed coats, and thus promote germination. Further trials will be undertaken to confirm the practical application.
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Dong, LF., Mang, XY. & Mang, HG. Breaking seed dormancy of Pinus bungeana Zucc. with Trichoderma-4030 inoculations. New Forest 1, 245–249 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00118763
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