Investigations on the effects of harvest methods and storage conditions on yield, quality and germination of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) seeds [Elektronische Ressource] / submitted by Azim Ghasemnezhad

Institute of Crop Science and Plant Breeding I Justus Liebig University Giessen Prof. Dr. B. Honermeier Investigations on the effects of harvest methods and storage conditions on yield, quality and germination of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) seeds Dissertation Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Agricultural Science (Dr. agr.) to the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional and Environmental Management Justus Liebig University Giessen Submitted by Azim Ghasemnezhad Giessen 2007 Examination chairman: Prof. Dr. S. Hoy 1. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. B. Honermeier 2. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. S. Schubert Examiner: Prof. Dr. S. Schnell iner: Prof. Dr. A.Vilcinskas Some results of executed experiments were published in: Honermeier B, Ghasemnezhad A, Beiten S. Effect of different autumn and spring sowing times on seed yield and seed quality of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L.). Journal of Medicinal and Spice Plants. 2005, 4; 187- 193 Ghasemnezhad A, Honermeier B. Seed yield, oil content and fatty acid composition of Oenothera biennis L. affected by harvest date and harvest method. Journal of Industrial Crops and Products.