Flotation in Ethanol Reduces Storability of Southern Pine Seeds

Key Points

• Flotation in ethanol led to reduced storability of southern pine seeds, negatively impacting viability during storage.
• Extended drying after flotation somewhat alleviated the viability decline, highlighting potential mitigation strategies.
• Flotation of longleaf pine seeds in pentane did not negatively impact storability, indicating different effects based on treatment.
• These findings emphasize the significance of seed treatment methods on the viability and preservation of southern pine seeds.