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Name: Russell S.
Status: educator
Age: 50s
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Date: 6/25/2003
Question:
If you follow all proper procedures, what is the expected germination rate for burr oak acorns? 85%?

Replies:
Probably quite variable. The following might be helpful:

http://ecsong.ca/essays/buroak.html

http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/biology/mnps/papers/reed1999183.html

http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/newsrelease/1999/052099/30hortis.htm

Anthony Brach, Ph.D


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