Growth and yield maintenance in bread wheat by seed priming under late-sown conditions

2003 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 445-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kant ◽  
P. Verma ◽  
S. S. Pahuja
Keyword(s):  
Growth Regulator ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Reduction ◽  
Optimum Time ◽  
Wheat Varieties ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Sprouted Seeds ◽  
Rapid Emergence

In the sub-tropical regions of India, the 1st to 3rd week of November is the optimum time for sowing wheat. A delay in sowing due to various factors causes a substantial yield reduction. Seeds of four wheat varieties (Sonak, UP 2338, Raj 3765 and PBW 343) were subjected to seed priming treatments involving water, salts, growth regulator and the sowing of sprouted seed under late-sown conditions during the winter seasons of 1998-99 and 1999-2000. The sowing of sprouted seeds resulted in significantly more rapid emergence of seedlings, accompanied by higher grain and straw yields. Seeds primed with IAA, KCl, water, ZnSO4 and Na2SO4 followed in this order. The lowest seedling emergence and grain yield were obtained for unprimed seeds. Seedling emergence was higher in the variety Sonak, while Raj 3765 and UP 2338 had higher leaf water, osmotic and turgor potentials during the 1998-99 season. The variety PBW 343 produced significantly higher grain and straw yields in the 1999-2000 season.

scholarly journals Effect of BARI Wheat Varieties on Seed Germination, Growth and Yield under Patuakhali District

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-212
Author(s):  
MAA Al-Musa ◽  
MA Ullah ◽  
M Moniruzzaman ◽  
MS Islam ◽  
A Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Growth Yield ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Yield Reduction ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Comparative Performance ◽  
Wheat Varieties ◽  
Reduction Percentage

A pot experiment was carried at Patuakhali Science and Technology University to study the performance of some BARI wheat varieties under the coastal area of Patuakhali. Four wheat varieties viz. BARI ghom-23, BARI ghom-24, BARI ghom-25 and BARI ghom-26 were planted in the field to evaluate their comparative performance in respect of germination percentage, growth, yield and yield attributing characters. Among the four varieties, BARI ghom-26 showed superior performance irrespective of all parameters studied except total dry matter content (TDM) and yield reduction percentage. Among the BARI varieties, BARI ghom-26 produced greater germination (61.00%) at 13 days judge against to other varieties. The taller plant (47.91 cm), higher LAI (1.84), maximum TDM (17.37 g plant-1) and effective tillers hill-1 (18.08) were also obtained with the similar variety. BARI ghom-26 was also most effective to produce the maximum grains spike-1 (38.52), higher weight of 1000-grains (49.38 g), higher grain (3.35 t ha-1) and straw (8.50 g plant-1) yield and greater HI (4.03%). So, the variety BARI ghom-26 produced the outstanding superiority among the varieties.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v5i2.14816 J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 5(2): 209-212 2012

Improving the performance of canola in retained wheat stubble

2006 ◽  
Vol 57 (11) ◽  
pp. 1203 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. E. Bruce ◽  
M. H. Ryan ◽  
J. A. Kirkegaard ◽  
J. Pratley
Keyword(s):  
Shoot Growth ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Reduction ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Stubble Retention ◽  
Initial Reduction ◽  
Wheat Stubble ◽  
Early Effects

Four field experiments investigated strategies to reduce the negative effects of surface-retained wheat stubble on the emergence, growth, and yield of canola. All experiments compared 3 stubble treatments: (1) no stubble (stubble removed or burnt); (2) stubble-spread (6 t/ha wheat stubble evenly distributed on the surface); and (3) stubble-inter-row (6 t/ha stubble distributed on the inter-rows only). Seedling emergence was reduced in the presence of evenly spread stubble compared with no stubble, and the emerged seedlings had longer hypocotyls, reduced leaf number, and reduced biomass. Reduced shoot growth was not associated with lower shoot N concentration. These early effects on shoot growth persisted at 3 of the 4 sites, resulting in average yield reductions of 26% (range 0–59%) in the stubble-spread treatments compared with no stubble. Restricting stubble to the inter-rows resulted in an initial reduction in seedling growth compared with no stubble, but this difference had diminished by flowering. The yield for the stubble inter-row treatment was similar to no stubble at 2 sites and intermediate between no stubble and stubble-spread at the other 2 sites, with an overall yield reduction of 5.3% compared with no stubble. The results indicate that the negative effects on canola performance of surface-retained wheat stubble can be largely eliminated by adopting sowing techniques that push wheat stubble away from the seeding row and onto the inter-row. This provides a viable option to stubble burning and maintains the benefits of stubble retention.

scholarly journals Studies on solid matrix priming of seeds in bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.)

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 395-401
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kanwar ◽  
D. K. Mehta
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Momordica Charantia ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Bitter Gourd ◽  
Solid Matrix ◽  
Total Field ◽  
Seed Soaking ◽  
Field Emergence

A study was carried out to evaluate the effect of solid matrix priming of seeds on emergence (%), growth and fruit yield characters of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) cultivar ‘Solan Hara’. The Experiment comprised of two vigour groups of seeds viz., ‘V1’ (High vigour seeds) and ‘V2’ (72 hours accelerated aged seeds/low vigour seeds) and five seed priming treatments viz., ‘P1’ (Solid matrix priming with Cocopeat), ‘P2’ (Solid matrix priming with Perlite), ‘P3’ (Solid matrix priming with Vermiculite), ‘P4’ (Seed soaking in water), ‘P5’ (Control -Without treatment).Investigation proved that low vigour seeds were inferior in respect of high vigour seeds in terms of seed physiological quality, emergence, growth and yield characteristics. Seed priming with Perlite for 72 hours proved its potential over other priming treatments, seed soaking and control (non-primed seeds) in both high vigour and low vigour seeds for agronomic attributes under study. High vigour seeds primed with Perlite ‘V1P2’ was found to be the best treatment for most of the traits understudy recording highest total field emergence (76.60%), fruit yield per plot (16.12 Kg) and per hectare (250.35 q). Similarly, Low vigour seeds primed with Perlite also recorded enhanced and improved total field emergence (73.83%) fruit yield per plot (9.28 Kg) and per hectare (143.26 q) compared to other low vigour treated and non treated seeds. From the present investigation it was inferred that that the extent of improvement w.r.t. attributes studied was more in low vigour seeds (V2) and seed priming with solid matrix carrier ‘Perlite’ can be used as a beneficial pre-sowing treatment to enhance the seedling emergence, growth and yield characteristics in bitter gourd.

scholarly journals Effects of Osmotic, Thermal and Plant Growth Regulators Seed Priming on Different Wheat Varieties

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-122
Author(s):  
MGU Ahmed ◽  
F Khatun ◽  
Z Islam
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Conventional Farming ◽  
Wheat Varieties ◽  
Vigor Index ◽  
Index 2 ◽  
And Control ◽  
Growth Of Seedlings ◽  
Better Than

Proper germination and proper growth of seedlings in conventional farming methods are often not achieved at the desired rate. The purpose of priming is to reduce germination time and improve stand and percentage of germination and increases vigour for fast and strong plant development. In order to evaluate the effect of seed priming on growth and yield of wheat the present study was conducted at Agronomy Farm House, Rajshahi University. Three wheat varieties (BARI Gom-24, BARI Gom-25 and BARI Gom-26) were tested with three groups of priming media (osmo-priming, thermos-priming and plant growth regulator priming) and control (non-soaked). Seeds were primed for 24 h at 25°C with four priming media, osmo-priming (1% NaCl, 2% KNO3, 2% KH2PO4, and 10% PEG), PEG-Priming (50 μM GA3 and 50 μM BAP) and thermo-priming (0°C, 5°C and 10°C) and control was without priming agent. All types of priming media were significantly different among their types for plant height (cm), tiller number and dry biomass (g). PEG was significantly different in osmo-priming, GA3 was significantly different in PGR-priming and 0°C was significantly different in thermo-priming. In case of vigor index, 2% KH2PO4 was suitable among osmo-priming, GA3 was better than BAP priming and 0°C was optimum among all temperature priming. Seed priming helps seeds to grow rapidly and evenly in the field, producing healthier and faster maturing crops with better yields. J. Bio-Sci. 29(2): 111-122, 2021 (December)

scholarly journals Effect of bio-seed priming and nano zinc oxide foliar application on quality and productivity of finger millet + greengram intercropping system

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1552-1562
Author(s):  
C. Mohanasundar ◽  
K. Ramamoorthy ◽  
K. R. Latha ◽  
P. Santhy ◽  
C. N. Chandrasekhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Zno Nanoparticle ◽  
Nano Zinc Oxide ◽  
Rainfed Conditions ◽  
Nano Zinc

A critical stage of the plant's life cycle is germination and insufficient seedling emergence contributes to the lower productivity of finger millet. Priming improves seedling emergence, reduces stand establishment time, and improves seedling germination. There is a need to develop a new technology like Nanotechnology that can precisely detect and deliver the right amount of nutrients or other inputs to safe crops for the environment and maximising productivity. A field experiment was conducted during Kharif season to evaluate the response of effective farming practice for sole finger millet + greengram intercropping system under rainfed conditions to varied levels of bio-seed priming and foliar application of nanoparticles on crop growth and productivity. The results of the experiment revealed that finger millet (Eleusine coracana) intercropped with greengram (Vigna radiata) (2:1) had a significant level (<0.05) increase in growth and yield parameter of finger millet compared to sole finger millet. Application of Prosopis juliflora leaf extract 1 per cent alone + Foliar ZnO nanoparticle @ 500 ppm showed a significant level (<0.05) increase in growth and yield parameter like grain yield (3238.84 kg ha-1), finger millet equivalent yield (FMEY) (3483.84 kg ha-1) and straw yield (7393.83 kg ha-1) compared to Pogamia pinnata leaf extract 1% alone + Foliar ZnO nanoparticle @ 500 ppm. The present study mainly focussed on cropping system, bio seed priming, and foliar application of nano zinc oxide utilized during rainfed conditions to increase uniform germination, drought resistance and improve crop yield along with nutrient content in seeds.

Seedling emergence and activity of some antioxidant enzymes of canola (Brassica napus) can be increased by seed priming

2017 ◽  
Vol 155 (10) ◽  
pp. 1541-1552 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. ABOUTALEBIAN ◽  
S. NAZARI
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Sowing Date ◽  
Yield Reduction ◽  
Maximum Increase ◽  
Growing Seasons ◽  
Sowing Dates ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Emergence Percentage ◽  
And Control

SUMMARYLate sowing causes substantial yield reduction in canola. This yield reduction is principally due to lower emergence and poor crop establishment because of prevailing low temperatures. A field experiment was conducted using five sowing dates over two growing seasons (2014/15 and 2015/16). The effect of two seed-priming strategies (hydropriming and osmopriming with zinc sulphate, ZnSO4) was measured in three canola cultivars (Okapi, Zarfam and Talayeh). Results showed that both seed-priming treatments were effective in improving emergence percentage (EP) of canola cultivars. The highest EP occurred in the earlier sowing in both years. On 5 September, EP for the hydropriming, osmopriming and no-primed treatments were 89, 93 and 73% in Okapi, 83, 89 and 69% in Zarfam, and 81, 89 and 72% in Talayeh, respectively (data averaged across both years). Delay in sowing date compared with 5 September caused a sharp reduction in EP in primed seed and control conditions. Maximum seedling emergence rate and coefficient of uniformity of emergence were seen in early sowing for Okapi cultivar with ZnSO4 osmopriming. Experimental evidence showed that in canola cultivars the activities of superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and catalase were higher in the leaves of plants from seed primed with ZnSO4 compared with seed from hydroprimed plants. Cultivar analysis of total antioxidant content activities indicated, the maximum increase was observed in the Okapi and Talayeh cultivars.

Drought stress and osmo-priming effects on physiological and biochemical characteristics of Ocimum basilicum

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 905-913
Author(s):  
Bahram Majd Nassiry ◽  
Neda Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Catalase Activity ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Ocimum Basilicum ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Physiological And Biochemical Characteristics ◽  
Germination Characteristics ◽  
And Control

    One of the effects of reducing water content on soil is reduction of growth and development of seedlings and variation of field development. Seed priming technique has been known as a challenge to improve germination and seedling emergence under different environmental stresses. The objectives of this research were to evaluate the effects of osmo-priming on germination characteristics and changes of proline, protein and catalase activity of Ocimum basilicum seeds. Results showed that drought stress reduced the germination characteristics and drought stress in -8 bar was the critical stress.  Priming treatments were include KNO3, PEG and NaCl by 0, -4 and -8 bar concentrations. The seeds were primed with those materials for 8 and 16 hours. The highest germination characteristics were obtained from nitrate potassium in -8 bar for 16 hours priming. Therefore the best seed treatment under drought stress during germination was obtained from the osmo-primed with -8 bar nitrate potassium for 16 hours. The drought stress increased proline and catalase activity but reduced total protein. Priming treatment increases proline, total protein and catalase activity under drought and control conditions. It is concluded that priming results in improvement in germination components of Ocimum basilicum in drought stress conditions and increases the resistance to drought stress with improvement of proline, protein and catalase activity in germination phase.

scholarly journals Seed Priming with Potassium Nitrate and Gibberellic Acid Enhances the Performance of Dry Direct Seeded Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in North-Western India

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 849
Author(s):  
Buta Singh Dhillon ◽  
Virender Kumar ◽  
Pardeep Sagwal ◽  
Navjyot Kaur ◽  
Gurjit Singh Mangat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Oryza Sativa L ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Potassium Nitrate ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Western India ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Crop Establishment ◽  
Direct Seeded

Poor early growth and uneven crop establishment are reported as the major bottlenecks in wide-scale adoption and optimal yield realization of dry direct-seeded rice (DSR). Seed priming can potentially help overcome these problems in DSR. Therefore, laboratory and field studies were conducted at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India, during kharif/wet-season 2018 and 2019 to evaluate the effect of different priming techniques on germination, establishment, growth, and grain yield of rice under DSR conditions. The following priming treatments were evaluated: dry non-primed seed (control), hydropriming with distilled water, halopriming with 2.0% potassium nitrate, hormopriming with 50 ppm gibberellic acid (GA3), and osmopriming with polyethylene glycol (PEG)(−0.6 MPa), each with 12 and 24 h priming duration. In 2019, priming treatments were tested under two DSR establishment methods—conventional DSR (sowing in dry soil followed by irrigation) and soil mulch DSR (locally known as vattar DSR) (sowing in moist soil after pre-sowing irrigation), whereas in 2018, priming treatments were evaluated under conventional DSR only. In both years, halopriming and hormopriming resulted in a 7–11% increase in rice yields compared to non-primed dry seed (control). Osmopriming resulted in a 4% yield increase compared to control in 2018 but not in 2019. The higher yields in halopriming and hormopriming were attributed to higher and rapid germination/crop emergence, better root growth, and improvement in yield attributes. Priming effect on crop emergence, growth, and yield did not differ by DSR establishment methods and duration of priming. Conventional DSR and soil mulch DSR did not differ in grain yield, whereas they differed in crop emergence, growth, and yield attributes. These results suggest that halopriming with 2.0% potassium nitrate and hormopriming with 50 ppm GA3 has good potential to improve crop establishment and yield of rice in both conventional and soil mulch DSR systems.

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