Table 1.
Seed characteristics for the four Quercus species.
| Seed Characteristics | Q. virginiana | Q. suber | Q. ilex | Q. coccifera | Anova (p ≤ 0.05) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 2.1 ± 0.2 a | 6.5 ± 1.4 c | 4.5 ± 1.0 b | 4.6 ± 1.6 b | 1.64 × 10−11 |
| Diameter (cm) | 1.3 ± 0.1 a | 1.6 ± 0.1 d | 1.4 ± 0.1 b | 1.5 ± 0.2 c | 1.54 × 10−10 |
| Length (cm) | 2.3 ± 0.1 a | 3.5 ± 0.3 c | 3.8 ± 0.4 d | 3.2 ± 0.5 b | 6.41 × 10−17 |
| Coat weight (g) | 0.6 ± 0.1 a | 1.3 ± 0.3 b | 1.0 ± 0.2 b | 1.3 ± 0.4 b | 3.05 × 10−7 |
| Megagametophyte weight (g) | 1.5 ± 0.2 a | 4.3 ± 0.8 c | 3.6 ± 0.7 b | 4.1 ± 0.8 bc | 5.83 × 10−11 |
Data were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA (p ≤ 0.05). The results are expressed as the mean ± SD (n = 20). Different letters (a–d) indicate a significant difference at p ≤ 0.05 (The analysis was performed in row of the characteristics evaluated).