PLATE 8i 



Effect of presoak method on barley and oats : 



1. Chevalier barley: A, control, 92 per cent germination; B, seeds treated with 

 formalin i to 320 for 6 hours, 58 per cent germination ; C, seeds presoaked 6 hours, then 

 formalin i to 320 for 6 hours, 91 per cent germination. 



2. Burt oats: A, control, 94 per cent germination; B, seeds treated with formalin 

 I to 320 for 6 hours, 66 per cent germination; C, seeds presoaked 6 hours, then treated 

 with formalin i to 320 for 6 hours, 94 per cent germination. 



