Zoysiagrass seed are dormant under natural conditions, and germination rate are low during this period. The results of this study indicated that the water uptake speed of glumes treated with 300 ml/L acetone for 20 min, 200 g/kg NaOH for 20 min respectively, were much higher than untreated seeds. Scanning Electro-microscope photos showed that glumes of treated seeds changed in appearance, indicating that the permeating of glumes were improved. Also, germination speed and rate both increased significantly. G...