Effect of Low temperature treatment on dormancy release of Sedum aizoon L.

Abstract

The dormant Sedum aizoon L.seedlings were treated with different days(1d, 3d, 5d and 7d) of low temperature (5°C), and restored to grow for 40d (25°C).The growth indexes, photosynthetic characteristics and carbohydrate metabolism indexes were measured to compare the dormancy relieving effects of the seedlings. The results showed that Sedum aizoon L. was physiologic dormancy, and the effect was the best when it was treated at 5°C for 5 days, and the dormancy was completely relieved.