Spore germination of ferns is known to be regulated by a variety of factors; light,1,2) temperature, water and chemical sub stances.3,4) The spore germination in Lygodium japonicum is controlled by phytochrome and a blue light-absorbing pigment.2) This communication deals with the iden
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