Flash flaming effectively removes appendages and improves the seed coating potential of grass florets

摘要: Ecological restoration of grasslands using wild-collected seeds is a major undertaking in many parts the world. Impediments to effective seed use such as low quality, difficult-to-handle and bulky collections seeds, dormancy germination constraints contribute failure. Native grass florets are typically irregular shape, with appendages that impede efficient mechanized sowing render agricultural technologies, application polymer coatings, impractical. Our goal was investigate novel flaming device remove floret improve geometry Triodia wiseana (C.A. Gardner [Poaceae]), key framework arid ecosystems north-western Australia, test species. Through modification rotary coater an engineered apparatus, flash technique developed. We demonstrate highly means removing subsequently improving geometry. Once flamed, bulk density significantly increased, coatings more effective, enhanced. The improved through therefore shows promise for enhancing mechanization direct seeding grasses.