Abstract
Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis) is one of the main tree species in Turkey. In this study, 3-year storage of oriental beechnuts from eight Turkish provenances was researched. Beechnuts were stored at −6°C in sealed containers. The average germination percentages of over all provenances were 91.67, 75.92, and 76.75%, prior to initial storage, after 1 year in storage, and after 3 years in storage, respectively. There were significant decreases in the germination percentages of seven provenances while one provenance retained its high initial germination ability over a 3-year storage period. The loss of viability initiated from the radicle and the plumula in stored beechnuts. The average mean germination times were 10.43, 10.22, and 11.89 weeks prior to storage, after 1 year in storage, and after 3 years in storage, respectively. The beechnuts stored for 3 years germinated significantly later than both fresh beechnuts and beechnuts stored for 1 year in terms of average mean germination time. This study showed that oriental beechnuts can be stored in a dormant state for at least 3 years at low temperature (−6°C) with a low moisture content (about 6–7%).
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