One MSc student face this phenomenon in field and in embryo culture, I advice him to treat seeds with previous cool stratification, Is it correct advice and why?
stratification usually made at 5oC for at least 3 weeks depend upon seed testa hardness and permeability to water..... GA3 25 to 50 PPM is higly recommended.
Yes, I think stratification is advisable. Other explanations for the lack of germination are dehydration of seeds and/or a possible naturally low percentage of germination in this species.