Intact acorns showed a lower rate of water loss than isolated seeds, particularly during the first 6 days of the trial.
The external surface and transverse sections of the pericarp from both mature and fully ripe acorns were examined by scanning electron microscopy.
Appalachian farmers and homesteaders typically ear notched their 150-200 hogs to harvest chestnuts and acorns from the 'open range' woods26.
Physiologically mature acorns were harvested from the tree when the pericarp started to change from green to reddish-brown.
This area changes from green to reddish-brown when the acorn reaches maturity.
Their presence indicates a lack of activity of these vessels when the acorn reaches maturity.
Quantitative analysis of acorn transportation by rodents using magnetic locator.
A marked reduction in the mean rate of water loss was recorded for intact acorns compared with those from which the pericarp had been removed.
