Seed inoculation

rmbecker753

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I am an undergraduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and am currently enrolled in a independent study plant science course. We are currently conducting experiments based on prairie restoration and seed growth. Mostly what we have done so far is calculate seed germination and post experiment write-ups.

Prairie restoration is a very important project in and around Nebraska with hundreds of species including birds, mammals, and insects that rely on the prairie for food and shelter. The grasses, shrubs, and flowers of these ecosystems provide a habitat for these animals to thrive and prosper.

I am currently trying to work on a seed pathology experiment where I want to inoculate the seeds with a certain fungus to see a time lapse of the effects the fungus may have on a prairie plant. I just want to know other ways I may be able to go about doing the experiment?
 
Bison manure/buffalo poop. Seriously. It may be an integral part of healthy and proper prairie plant growth.
 
Welcome to the Sciforums, pleased to meet you.

I imagine that there are many possible ways to watch grass seed rot/mold. Good luck! :)
 
Welcome to Sciforums. :)

As I'm sure you're already aware, the most common method of applying inoculating material is to make into a water slurry and then dump in the biologics to be be inoculated and stir well. When it's fully dried it's ready to spread.

This sounds like a very critical activity and I wish you great success with it!
 
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