Optimal long-term seed storage conditions for the endangered seagrass Zostera japonica: implications for habitat conservation and restoration

Table 7 Vigor of Z. japonica seeds maintained at − 5 °C

Storage time (days)	Storage condition	Seed germination percentage (%)
1	Dry	31.3 ± 13.8^*a
	Seawater	5.0 ± 4.1^a
3	Dry	1.3 ± 2.5^b
	Seawater	6.3 ± 6.3^a
7	Dry	0.0 ± 0.0^b
	Seawater	0.0 ± 0.0^a

^* Indicates significant difference between two different storage conditions (dry and under seawater) under the same storage time
Different letters indicate significant difference between different storage times under the same storage conditions

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