Date of Award
5-2026
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science - Agriculture
Department
Agriculture
First Advisor
Dr. Jared Barnes
Second Advisor
Dr. Michael Maurer
Third Advisor
Dr. Aakriti Sharma
Abstract
This study evaluates the effectiveness of seed treatments on Sarracenina species to overcome seed dormancy; as well as evaluating fertilizer concentration and substrate mixture impacts on the growth of Sarracenia × wrigleyana, ‘Scarlet Belle’. The first portion of this study evaluated the effects of cold stratification and chemical treatments (smoke water and gibberellic acid) on the germination rates of Sarracenia alata and leucophylla. The primary objective was to determine whether increasing concentrations of these treatments paired with or without stratification could significantly enhance germination and serve as viable seed treatments for horticultural use. Germination did occur within all the treatments after the conclusion of the experiment; however, insufficient data prevents statistically significant conclusions from being drawn. Repetition of the experiment under adjusted parameters and collection periods could potentially lead to successful outcomes. The second portion of the study evaluated the effects of soilless substrates (peat moss, wood fiber, and perlite) and increasing fertilizer concentrations on plant growth index (PGI), dry weight (g), pH (substrate leachate), and electrical conductivity (EC) (substrate leachate), on the hybrid Sarracenia × wrigleyana, ‘Scarlet Belle’.
Repository Citation
Huether, Kathryn M., "PROPAGATION AND CULTIVATION OF SARRACENIA SPECIES" (2026). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 696.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/696
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