Seed Maturity and Its In Vitro Initiation of Chilean Endemic Geophyte Alstroemeriapelegrina L.

Alstroemeria pelegrina (A. pelegrina), a Chilean endemic, is considered vulnerable as its natural habitat currently threatened. The decline in the reproductive capacity of species due to anthropogenic impacts and climate change has made it imperative address problem by developing large-scale propagation methods. objective this study was establish protocols for breaking dormancy vitro germination A. seeds speed up seedling production processes. research began with morphological observations process, followed sowing. results showed that reached full maturity 51 days, physiological 41 at which point could be harvested germination. mechanical scarification pretreatment improves rate 96% time 7 showing characterized physical seed dormancy. On other hand, if coat incisions are deeper than 0.5 mm, 30% potential plants lost embryo damage. provides scientific evidence feasibility establishes an efficient method production.