This study was investigated to evaluate germination rate of Astragalus membranaceus B. in Korea as affectedby storage temperature, germination temperature and storage period of seed. The highest germination rate was obtainedfrom condition of 25℃ in germination temperature. Seeds were stored at −20℃ and 5℃ for 8 weeks has showed higher ger-mination rate than one at room temperatures. The germination rates showed significantly difference by harvested year of2010, 2011 and 2012. The seed of A. membranaceus in harvested year of 2011 and 2012 had germinated well. On the otherhand, seeds in harvested year of 2010 were not nearly germinated. Consequently, the longer storage period after seed har-vest lower germination rate and seed vigor as well.

• 유창연(강원대학교 식물자원응용공학과) | Chang Yeon Yu Corresponding author
• 임정대(강원대학교 생약자원개발학과) | Jung Dae Lim
• 박충범(농촌진흥청 국립원예특작과학원 인삼특작부) | Chung Berm Park
• 안영섭(농촌진흥청 국립원예특작과학원 인삼특작부) | Young Sup Ahn
• 이기혜(강원대학교 식물자원응용공학과) | Gi Hye Lee
• 김철중(강원대학교 식물자원응용공학과) | Chul Joong Kim
• 유지혜(강원대학교 식물자원응용공학과) | Ji Hye Yoo
• 성은수(강원대학교 한방바이오연구소) | Eun Soo Seong
• 이재근(강원대학교 한방바이오연구소) | Jae Geun Lee
• 최재후(강원대학교 식물자원응용공학과) | Jae Hoo Choi