scholarly journals Production fields and physiological quality of Panicum maximum jacq. cv. mombasa seeds

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
José de Oliveira Cruz ◽  
Cibele Chalita Martins ◽  
Tatiane Sanches Jeromini ◽  
Givanildo Zildo Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Physiological Quality

The physiological quality of seeds is influenced by the climatic factors of production fields. The identification of the best conditions of P. maximum cv. Mombasa production fields allows the improvement of the seed sector. The aim of this work was to identify which climatic conditions of production fields can affect the physiological quality of P. maximum cv. Mombasa seeds. Nineteen plots from states of São Paulo (six from municipalities of Auriflama and three from Guzolândia) and Goiás (eight from Quirinópolis and two from Serranópolis), were collected by soil sweeping. The following parameters were evaluated: water content, germination rate, first germination count and germination rate index, seedling emergence in sand and field. Completely randomized design was used for all variables, with the exception of seedling emergence in field, since this variable required block design. Means were compared by the Scott-Knott test, at 5% probability. For the identification of the influence of climatic conditions on the physiological quality of seeds, multivariate statistical analysis was applied through Group and Principal Component Analysis. Production fields of Panicum maximum cv. Mombasa seeds presenting maximum temperatures above 32 ºC at flowering and natural fall stages produce seeds of low physiological quality. Production fields in which precipitation and high temperatures occur during natural fall and harvest of P. maximum cv. Mombasa seeds are not favorable to the production of seeds with high physiological quality.

scholarly journals Vigor tests in assessing the quality of signal grass seeds

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 3491
Author(s):  
Paulo Alexandre Fernandes Rodrigues de Melo ◽  
Tatiane Sanches Jeromini ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Affonso ◽  
Edna Ursulino Alves ◽  
Cibele Chalita Martins
Keyword(s):  
Germination Rate ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Brachiaria Brizantha ◽  
Quality Control Program ◽  
Market Requirements ◽  
Physiological Quality ◽  
Germination Vigor

The correct assessment of the physiological quality of seed lots is necessary for the quality control program of companies. For such purpose, tests that detect differences in the physiological potential of seed lots and that meet the minimum market requirements. Thus, the study was conducted towards assessing the efficiency of laboratory tests in differentiating the quality of Brachiaria brizantha cv. Xaraés seed lots. Seeds from nine lots were assessed regarding water content, germination, first germination count, electrical conductivity and seedling emergence in sand in the laboratory (normal seedlings, first count and germination rate index), and the results were compared with those from the seedling emergence test conducted in the field. The experimental design used was completely randomized, with four replicates, and the Pearson correlation coefficient between the values from the germination, vigor and field seedling emergence tests was determined. The germination and seedling emergence in sand tests and the seedling emergence rate index efficiently assess the physiological quality of Brachiaria brizantha cv. Xaraés seed lots, providing data similar to those from seedling emergence in the field.

scholarly journals Physiological quality of soybean seeds produced under artificial rain in the pre-harvesting period

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa de Melo Castro ◽  
João Almir Oliveira ◽  
Amador Eduardo de Lima ◽  
Heloísa Oliveira dos Santos ◽  
José Igor Lopes Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Lignin Content ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Moisture Damage ◽  
Soybean Cultivars ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Physiological Quality ◽  
Storage Times

Abstract: The objective of this experiment was to evaluate responses of soybean cultivars seeds (with different levels of lignin) considering harvest postponement under the incidence of water and the effect of storage. The experiment was conducted in Iraí de Minas, Brazil using a randomized block design with three replications under a 5 x 3 x 3 factorial arrangement, with five soybean cultivars (NK 7059 RR, SYN 1163 RR, SYN 9070 RR, AS 7307 RR and SYN 1283 RR), three harvesting periods (R8, R8 + one rain simulation in the pre-harvesting period and R8 + two simulations in the pre-harvesting period) under three storage times (0, 90 and 180 days). Seeds were evaluated for their chemical composition (lignin contents), the percentage of moisture damage using the tetrazolium test and physiological quality (germination, accelerated aging, conductivity test, seedling emergence and emergence index). Cultivar AS 7307 RR had the highest lignin content in the integument, the lowest percentage of damage by moisture and the highest physiological quality. Cultivars NK 7059 RR and SYN 1163 RR had the lowest lignin contents in the integument and the highest moisture damage. Electrical conductivity increased after storing all cultivars.

scholarly journals Foliar fungicide and environments on the physiological quality of oat seeds

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliege Aparecida de Paiva Oliveira ◽  
Claudemir Zucareli ◽  
Inês Cristina de Batista Fonseca ◽  
José Carlos de Oliveira ◽  
Alberto Sérgio do Rego Barros
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Oat Seeds ◽  
Physiological Quality ◽  
Foliar Fungicide

The oat crop is of great economic importance and seed production depends on several factors (biotic and abiotic) that can alter its quality. Thus, the study aimed to evaluate the physiological quality of oat seeds produced with and without application of foliar fungicide in contrasting environments. The experimental design was a randomized block design in a factorial 6x2 (cultivar x fungicide) for each site, with four replications. The physiological quality of seeds was evaluated by grain yield, germination, first count, accelerated aging, moisture content after accelerated aging, seedling length, seedling dry weight, electrical conductivity and seedling emergence in field. Data were subjected to joint and individual analysis of variance, and means were compared by Tukey’s test at 5%. Grain yield in Mauá da Serra is superior to Londrina, Parana State - Brazil, but the seed quality is lower, although all cultivars have shown germination above 90% in the two cultivation sites. Cultivars FAEM 6 DILMASUL and UPFA OURO showed no disease, indicating possible resistance. The application of the product has a beneficial effect on seed germination and vigor, even in the absence of disease.

scholarly journals Mineral supplementation of soybean seeds with different initial nutrient levels

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. e42484
Author(s):  
Gerusa Massuquini Conceição ◽  
Vinícius dos Santos Cunha ◽  
Glauber Monçon Fipke ◽  
Lucas Allan Bruning ◽  
Anderson da Costa Rossato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Soybean Seeds ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Physiological Quality

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of the chemical composition of soybean seeds and the efficiency of seed mineral supplementation on physiological quality and field performance. Two seed lots (high and low levels of mineral nutrition), with or without supplemental macro- and micronutrients, of three soybean cultivars (BMX Potência RR, BMX Turbo RR, and BMX Magna RR) were used. For the laboratory experiment, a completely randomized design with four replications was used. To evaluate the physiological quality of the seeds, the water content, first count, germination, 1,000-seed weight, and length and dry weight of the seedling were determined. For the field experiment, a randomized block design with four replications was used, and seedling emergence and grain yield were evaluated. Seeds with higher nutrient content produced seedlings of greater vigor and higher grain yield for all of the cultivars studied. The use of mineral supplementation in seed lots with low nutrient content resulted in greater vigor under laboratory conditions. The increase in grain yield after mineral supplementation depends on the quality of the seed lot.

Effects of photoselective colour nets on the vegetative, productive, and qualitative behaviour of kiwifruit, jintao cultivar

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Gregorio Gullo ◽  
Antonio Dattola ◽  
Vincenzo Vonella ◽  
Rocco Zappia
Keyword(s):  
Open Field ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Leaf Gas Exchange ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Gas Exchange Parameters ◽  
Yield And Quality

BACKGROUND: In the Mediterranean basin, the solar radiation received is very high for many tree species over several hours of the day during the summer. Using a photoselective net can improve the climatic conditions and also modify the quality of light received. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of the colour of photoselective nets on the yield and quality of Actinidia chinensis. MATERIALS: The experiment was carried out in Southern Italy on an orchard of Jintao kiwifruit. Photoselective nets of different colours were used: black, red, yellow, white, and grey. The resulting fruits were compared to those of plants in the open field. A randomised block design was adopted. Environmental, vegetative, and leaf gas exchange parameters; yield; and fruit quality were defined. All data were analysed using the Variance Analysis (ANOVA) and the Principal Component Analysis (PCA). RESULTS: Photoselectivity influenced production. The best results were obtained under the red net in terms of production and fertility indices. Fruit size, maturation indices, and nutraceutical parameters were also higher under the red net. Among the nets, the grey net induced the worst tree productivity results and the worst fruit quality parameters. However, all nets showed better results compared to the open field. CONCLUSION: The photoselective net strongly influenced the yield and quality of Jintao kiwifruit and the better results compared to the open field. The red net proved to be the best performer for the environment where the experiment was carried out.

scholarly journals Productivity and physiological quality of seeds with burn down herbicides at the pre harvest of bean crops

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 384-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlo Adriano Bison Pinto ◽  
Claudir José Basso ◽  
Stela Maris Kulczynski ◽  
Cristiano Bellé
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Production Environment ◽  
Glufosinate Ammonium ◽  
Time Of Application ◽  
Physiological Quality

The physiological quality of bean seeds is influenced by the production environment and management practices employed during cultivation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the productivity and physiological quality of bean seeds after desiccant applications at different times at pre-harvest. A randomized block design was used, with a factorial (3x3) + 1 arrangement, where the application of three desiccants was tested: glyphosate (960 g a.i. ha-1), paraquat dichloride (240 g a.i. ha-1) and glufosinate ammonium (400 g a.i. ha-1) + mineral oil, applied three times (days after flowering - DAF), and a control without herbicide in four replications. Seed quality was determined by the following tests: germination, first count, seedling emergence speed rate, accelerated aging, electrical conductivity and seedling dry biomass. Seed yield was not influenced by either herbicides or time of application. Regardless of time of application, the lowest percentage of normal seedlings after the germination, first count and accelerated aging tests was observed in seeds desiccated with the herbicide glufosinate ammonium. The herbicide glyphosate reduces seedling vigor. The times of application of the product paraquat dichloride did not affect the germination and vigor of bean seeds.

scholarly journals Radial Growth Response of European Larch Provenances to Interannual Climate Variation in Poland

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 334
Author(s):  
Norbert Szymański ◽  
Sławomir Wilczyński
Keyword(s):  
Radial Growth ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Growth Responses ◽  
European Larch ◽  
Temperature And Precipitation ◽  
Provenance Trials ◽  
High Precipitation ◽  
Climatic Elements

The present study identified the similarities and differences in the radial growth responses of 20 provenances of 51-year-old European larch (Larix decidua Mill.) trees from Poland to the climatic conditions at three provenance trials situated in the Polish lowlands (Siemianice), uplands (Bliżyn) and mountains (Krynica). A chronology of radial growth indices was developed for each of 60 European larch populations, which highlighted the interannual variations in the climate-mediated radial growth of their trees. With the aid of principal component, correlation and multiple regression analysis, supra-regional climatic elements were identified to which all the larch provenances reacted similarly at all three provenance trials. They increased the radial growth in years with a short, warm and precipitation-rich winter; a cool and humid summer and when high precipitation in late autumn of the previous year was noted. Moreover, other climatic elements were identified to which two groups of the larch provenances reacted differently at each provenance trial. In the lowland climate, the provenances reacted differently to temperature in November to December of the previous year and July and to precipitation in September. In the upland climate, the provenances differed in growth sensitivity to precipitation in October of the previous year and June–September. In the mountain climate, the provenances responded differently to temperature and precipitation in September of the previous year and to precipitation in February, June and September of the year of tree ring formation. The results imply that both climatic factors and origin (genotype), i.e., the genetic factor, mediate the climate–growth relationships of larch provenances.

scholarly journals Lignification of the plant and seed quality of RR soybeans sprayed with herbicide glyphosate

Revista CERES ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 286-292
Author(s):  
Cristiane Fortes Gris ◽  
Edila Vilela de Resende Von Pinho ◽  
Maria Laene de Moreira Carvalho ◽  
Rafael Parreira Diniz ◽  
Thaís de Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Seed Quality ◽  
Lignin Content ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Soybean Seeds ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Physiological Quality ◽  
Hand Weeding ◽  
Herbicide Glyphosate

Differences in levels of lignin in the plant between conventional and transgenic cultivars RR has been reported by several authors, however, there are few studies evaluating the influence of spraying of glyphosate on the lignin in the plant and RR soybean seeds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physiological quality of RR transgenic soybean seeds and the lignin contents of plants sprayed with the herbicide glyphosate. The assays were conducted both in greenhouse and field in the municipality of Lavras, MG, in the agricultural year 2007/08. The experiment was arranged in a splitplot design with four replicates, considering the treatments hand weeding and herbicide glyphosate as plots, and five RR soybean cultivars (BRS 245 RR, BRS 247 RR, Valiosa RR, Silvânia RR and Baliza RR) as splitplots. In the greenhouse, the cultivars tested were BRS 245 RR and Valiosa RR in a randomized block design with four replicates. The sprayings were carried out at stages V3, V7 and early R5 (3L/ha). The 1000 seed weight, mechanical injury, germination and germination velocity index, emergence velocity index, accelerated aging, electrical conductivity and water soaking seed test, lignin content in the seed coat, in the stem and legumes were determined. The spraying of glyphosate herbicide, in greenhouse and field, did not alter the physiological quality of seeds and the lignin contents in the plant.

scholarly journals ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF DIFFERENT UMBEL ORDER CARROT SEEDS

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (04) ◽  
pp. 75-81
Author(s):  
Luana de Souza Marinke ◽  
Hugo César Rodrigues Moreira Catão ◽  
Gabrielly Fernanda Francisco ◽  
Ítala Menegon Castilho ◽  
Letícia Rodrigues de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Statistical Design ◽  
Germination Test ◽  
Aerial Portion ◽  
Initial Characterization ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Physiological Quality ◽  
Final Score

Carrot seeds exhibit irregular vigor due to the wide blooming period of the crop. Results from germination tests are insufficient to evaluate the physiological potential. Thus, vigor tests are used in combination with germination tests. The objective of this work was to evaluate the quality of carrot seeds from different umbel order and the electrical conductivity under different temperatures and imbibing periods. Carrot seeds from cultivar Brasilia were used to perform the experiments. Content of water, the first and the final score of the germination test, index of germination rate, and length of roots and of the aerial portion were determined in the initial characterization. The electrical conductivity test was completed with replicates containing 50 seeds, in 25 mL deionized water at 20, 25 and 30oC. Evaluations were performed with 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24 hours of imbibing period. The experiment was accomplished under a completely random statistical design. The quality of carrot seeds varied according to the umbel order. Seeds of secondary umbels showed better physiological quality. The electrical conductivity test is efficient to evaluate the vigor of carrot seeds with 8 hours of imbibing period at 25°C.

scholarly journals Effect of seed vigor and sowing densities on the yield and physiological potential of wheat seeds

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Pereira Cardoso ◽  
José Henrique Bizzarri Bazzo ◽  
Jéssica de Lucena Marinho ◽  
Claudemir Zucareli
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Seed Vigor ◽  
Wheat Crop ◽  
Seedling Length ◽  
Physiological Quality ◽  
Initial Seed ◽  
Wheat Seeds

Abstract: Initial seed vigor and sowing density interact in establishment of plants in the field, and can thus affect expression of the plasticity of the wheat crop and the yield and physiological quality of the seeds produced. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of seed vigor levels in combination with sowing densities on the yield and physiological potential of wheat seeds. The cultivars BRS Gralha-Azul and BRS Sabiá were used in a randomized block experimental design in a 2 × 4 factorial arrangement, with four replications. The treatments consisted of seeds of high and low vigor and four sowing densities (150, 250, 350, and 450 seeds.m-2). The following evaluations were made: seed yield, germination, first germination count, seedling length, seedling dry matter, accelerated aging, emergence speed index, and seedling emergence in sand. An increase in sowing density favors the seed yield of both cultivars; however, it reduces the vigor of the seeds produced by the cultivar BRS Gralha-Azul, especially of the seeds produced by plants originating from high vigor seeds. For the cultivar BRS Sabiá, an increase in sowing density decreases the germination performance of seeds produced by plants originating from low vigor seeds.

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