scholarly journals Germination and vigor of Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw. seeds under different light and temperature conditions

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magnólia Martins Alves ◽  
Edna Ursulino Alves ◽  
Luciana Rodrigues de Araújo ◽  
Maria de Lourdes dos Santos Lima ◽  
Marina Matias Ursulino
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Central America ◽  
White Light ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Light Regime ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Light Regimes ◽  
Seed Analysis ◽  
Germination Speed ◽  
Living Fence

ABSTRACT: Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a Fabaceae family species from Central America, which has a small size and is widely used as a living fence in the urban afforestation for streets, parks, and gardens. Based on this importance, the aim of this research was to study the influence of light and temperature on the germination of C. pulcherrima seeds. The study was carried out at the Laboratory of Seed Analysis of the Center of Agricultural Sciences of the Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, PB, Brazil. The experimental design was completely randomized, comprising a 3x5 (three temperatures and five light regimes) factorial scheme with four replicates containing 25 seeds each. Germination and vigor of seeds were evaluated under temperatures of 25°C and 30ºC constant and 20-30ºC alternated in different light regimes: white, green, red-distant, red, and absence of light. Variables analyzed were: germination, first germination count, germination speed index, root length, shoot length, and the ratio of dry mass of root/shoot of the seedlings. Seeds of C. pulcherrima germinate in the presence and absence of light, being a neutral photoblastic. Recommendation to test the vigor of these seeds is the temperature of 30°C in the white light regime.

scholarly journals SUBSTRATES AND TEMPERATURES FOR THE GERMINATION OF SEEDS OF Senegalia tenuifolia (L.) BRITTON & ROSE

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALCIMONE MARIA SILVA ARAÚJO2 ◽  
LIZ CAROLINA DA SILVA LAGOS CORTES ASSIS2 ◽  
NARJARA WALESSA NOGUEIRA ◽  
RÔMULO MAGNO OLIVEIRA DE FREITAS ◽  
SALVADOR BARROS TORRES
Keyword(s):  
Significant Interaction ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Forest Species ◽  
Germination Test ◽  
Tukey Test ◽  
Seed Analysis ◽  
Germination Speed ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Different Temperatures

ABSTRACT: The Rules for Seed Analysis and the Instructions for Seed Analysis of Forest Species have no recommendations for conducting the S. tenuifolia germination test. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate different temperatures and substrates to perform the germination test of S. tenuifolia seeds. The experimental design was completely randomized in a factorial 4 × 3 design and consisted of four substrates (paper roll; on paper; on sand and on vermiculite) and three temperatures (25, 30 and 35 °C), with four replicates of 25 seeds. The percentage of normal seedlings, the germination speed index, the shoot length, root length and dry mass of seedlings were evaluated. The Tukey test was used at 5% probability. There was a significant interaction between the temperatures and substrates tested for all variables, indicating that there is at least one ideal combination of the two factors that can increase the germination of seeds. The germination and vigor of S. tenuifolia seeds are influenced by the temperature and by the substrate used in the germination test. The combination of the paper roll substrates with a temperature of 25 and 30 °C was suitable for the germination of S. tenuifolia seeds.

scholarly journals Physiological Performance of White Oat Seeds Treated with Phosphite-based Products

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Daisy Leticia Ramirez Monzon ◽  
Iara Maiqueli Stern Lemke ◽  
Lider Ayala ◽  
Maria Johana Gonzalez Vera ◽  
Geri Eduardo Menegelho
Keyword(s):  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Commercial Products ◽  
Physiological Performance ◽  
Accelerated Aging Test ◽  
Seed Analysis ◽  
Oat Seeds ◽  
Resistance Inducers

Aims: White oats are considered one of the most important cereals in the world. Currently, fertilizers based on phosphorus and silicon are being studied as inductors of resistance in the treatment of seeds, since they have as advantages such as low costs and excellent absorption by plants. The effects of seed treatment with phosphite resistance inducers are still unknown, being necessary the study in relation to interact with the seed at the time of twinning.  Study Design: The experimental design used was completely randomized, with four replications, two commercial products based on phosphite FullTec Mais and Ultra Plus and five doses.  Place and Duration of Study: The work was conducted at the Didactic Laboratory of Seed Analysis of the Faculty of Agronomy Eliseu Maciel of the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), Pelotas-RS, in 2019. Methodology: White oat seeds were used, produced in the 2018/2019 agricultural kharif and treated with commercial products based on FullTec Mais and Ultra Plus phosphites, in five doses: 0; 1.0; 2.0; 3.0; 4.5 mL for each 100 kg of seeds. The variables evaluated were first germination count (CP), germination (G), shoot length (CA), root length (CR), total length (CT), accelerated aging (EV) and total dry mass (MST). The data expressed as a percentage were subjected to analysis of variance to verify the effect of treatments. Then, the Duncan means test (P=0.5) was performed, for the discrimination between the treatment means. Statistical analyzes were performed using the R Core Team (2020). Results: The results showed that the FullTec Mais product stimulates the physiological performance of white oat seeds for the variables first germination count (CP), germination (G) and shoot length (CA), with a dose of 2 mL of the product per 100 kg of seeds that showed the highest expression. For the Ultra Plus product at a dose of 1 mL of the product per 100 kg of seeds it is more efficient in the accelerated aging test (EV), for the other variables it did not show significant differences. Conclusion: It is possible to use phosphite-based micronutrients in seed treatment, without causing physiological damage to the seed during the twinning process.

Effects of a butenolide present in smoke on light-mediated germination of Australian Asteraceae

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.J. Merritt ◽  
M. Kristiansen ◽  
G.R. Flematti ◽  
S.R. Turner ◽  
E.L. Ghisalberti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
White Light ◽  
Light Regime ◽  
Ecological Significance ◽  
Light Regimes ◽  
Smoke Water

This study investigated the effects of 3-methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one, a germination active butenolide present in plant-derived smoke, gibberellic acid and smoke water on seeds of AustralianAsteraceaeexposed to different light regimes. Seeds of all species required light, with maximum germination occurring under white light, or light dominated by 640 nm. Compared to untreated seeds, butenolide increased germination ofAngianthus tomentosus,Gnephosis tenuissima,Myriocephalus guerinae,Podolepis canescensandRhodanthe citrinaat suboptimal light wavelengths and in the dark to a level equal to, or greater than, smoke water. Germination ofErymophyllum glossanthusandGnephosis aciculariswas not promoted by butenolide or smoke water under any light regime. The action of gibberellic acid was compared to that of butenolide for three species (Angianthus tomentosus,Myriocephalus guerinaeandPodolepis canescens), and both compounds were found to stimulate germination. This study provides evidence that butenolide can act in a similar fashion as gibberellic acid in promoting seed germination of light-sensitive seeds. The ecological significance of these findings is discussed.

scholarly journals Radish cultivation with hydrogel doses combined with different water slides in drip irrigation system

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. e54810414394
Author(s):  
Patricia dos Santos Zomerfeld ◽  
Natane Bonfim Lima ◽  
Guilherme Augusto Biscaro ◽  
Anamari Viegas de Araujo Motomiya ◽  
Aline Baptista Borelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Stress ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Reference Evapotranspiration ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Root Diameter ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Drip Irrigation System ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Number Of Leaves

Radish yield and quality are factors influenced by water stress that may occur during periods of drought or irrigation handled inappropriately, interfering negatively in plants development, producing radishes of inferior quality and in lesser quantity. In addition to irrigation, which makes water available in the system, it is important to maintain it with the use of water-retaining products such as hydrogel. The aim of this work was to evaluate radish yield, submitted to three different hydrogel doses combined with two water slides. The experimental design was in factorial scheme 3 x 2, with three water slides (50%, 75% and 100% Eto – reference evapotranspiration estimate) and two hydrogel doses (40 and 60 g m-2) with four replicates. Number of leaves, horizontal and vertical root diameter (mm), total and shoot length (cm), fresh mass of root and shoot (g), dry mass of shoot and root (g) and yield (t ha-1) were evaluated. The best results, regarding radish production and development, were obtained when using 50% of Eto with 60 g m-2 of hydrogel in combination. Thus, radish cultivation in oxisoil was influenced by the use of hydrogel, which provided a more efficient water level use.

scholarly journals Application of vigor indexes to evaluate the cold tolerance in rice seeds germination conditioned in plant extract

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Bigolin Teixeira ◽  
Stefânia Nunes Pires ◽  
Gabriele Espinel Ávila ◽  
Bruna Evelyn Paschoal Silva ◽  
Victoria Novo Schmitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Germination Speed ◽  
Cold Tolerant ◽  
Rice Seeds ◽  
Carrot Extract

AbstractRice is a crop that presents sensitivity to cold, especially in the germination phase, which leads to high economic losses. Alternative management forms are essential to increase tolerance to low temperatures, and seed priming represents a promising tool. The objective of this study was to investigate the priming effect of the aqueous extract of carrot roots on rice seeds to increase tolerance to low temperatures during germination. Seeds from cultivars BRS Querência (cold-susceptible) and Brilhante (cold-tolerant) were soaked for 24 h in concentrations of 0, 25, 50, and 100% carrot extract, sown on germitest paper and conditioned in BOD for 21 days at 15 °C. As a control, the seeds soaked in water were also germinated at 25 °C. They were evaluated for germination, first germination count, and germination speed index to calculate the stress indices: tolerance index, susceptibility index, and harmonic mean. They were also evaluated for the length and dry mass of shoot and root. The results showed that the rice seeds conditioning in carrot extract effectively reduces the damage caused by cold, significantly increasing the germination speed and the percentage of final germination and the growth evaluations, more expressive at 100% concentration. The stress indexes are efficient in estimating the tolerance of the cultivars and the effect of the different conditions in low-temperature conditions, highlighting the superiority of the Brilhante cultivar.

scholarly journals Growth analysis of Fafia in relation to the propagation method used

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
André May ◽  
Odair A Bovi ◽  
Nilson B Maia ◽  
Andrea RA de Moraes ◽  
Mariane Q Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Aerial Part ◽  
Growth Analysis ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Plant Propagation ◽  
Pfaffia Glomerata ◽  
Accumulation Curves ◽  
Propagation Methods ◽  
Mass Accumulation

A trial was carried out in Campinas, Brazil, from August 2005 to August 2006, in order to analyze the effect of two propagation methods (seeds and cuttings) on the development of Pfaffia glomerata (Spreng.) Pedersen. The experimental design was a completely randomized block, with five replications, and two methods of plant propagation. Plant height, aerial part dry mass and root dry mass were evaluated. Plants propagated from cuttings showed greater accumulation of dry mass on the aerial part. Root dry mass accumulation curves showed an exponential pattern, and at the end of the experimental period, the average of roots dry mass for both treatments were similar, up to 349,65 g plant-1.

scholarly journals Development of experimental structure and influence of high CO2 concentration in maize cro

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 306-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
João B. Lopes da Silva ◽  
Paulo A. Ferreira ◽  
Eduardo G. Pereira ◽  
Luís C. Costa ◽  
Glauco V. Miranda
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Co2 Concentration ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
C4 Plant ◽  
Active Radiation ◽  
High Co2 ◽  
Photosynthetic Rates ◽  
High Co2 Concentration ◽  
Experimental Structure

Maize is a C4 plant that shows few or no response to high [CO2]. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the photosynthetic rate and yield of maize under high [CO2] and develop open-top chambers (OTC) to create an atmosphere enriched with CO2. The experiment was conducted between October 2008 and March 2009. The OTCs were developed in modular scheme. Measurement of photosynthetic rates, transpiration, stomata conductance, grain yield and dry matter were performed. The experimental design was randomized blocks with four replications and three treatments: P1 - plants grown in OTC with 700 ppm [CO2], P2 - plants grown in OTC with environmental [CO2], and P3 - control, cultivated in open field. The results were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's test (Pr< 0.05). The chambers can reduce by 25% the photosynthetically active radiation and increase the air and leaf temperatures. Plants under high [CO2] (P1) showed the highest photosynthetic rates and the lowest stomata conductance and transpiration. The total weight of grains (g) and dry mass of shoots (g) showed no increases for P1, despite their higher photosynthetic rates.

scholarly journals Germination and seedling structure of Ruprechtia laxiflora Meissn. (Polygonaceae)

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 243
Author(s):  
Rafael Espanhol Müller ◽  
Luiz Antonio De Souza ◽  
Lindamir Hernandez Pastorini ◽  
Mariza Barion Romagnolo
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Light Condition ◽  
Cotyledonary Node ◽  
Plant Anatomy ◽  
Light Conditions ◽  
Continuous Darkness ◽  
Germination Speed ◽  
Forest Remnants ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Germination Parameters

Germination of diaspores and the seedling structure of Ruprechtia laxiflora Meissn. (Polygonaceae) which is a secondary species frequent in forest remnants are described. Seedlings were embedded in hydroxymethacrylate and sectioned in a rotary microtome according to usual techniques in plant anatomy. For bioassays of germination, the experimental design was completely randomized in a 3x2 bifactorial arrangement, corresponding to three temperatures (20, 25 and 30°C) and two light conditions (photoperiod and continuous darkness) for the diaspores newly harvested and in a 4x2 bifactorial arrangement, corresponding to four temperatures (15, 20, 25 and 30°C) and two light conditions (photoperiod and continuous darkness) for diaspores analyzed after storage. There was no interaction between the factors light condition and temperature for germination parameters analyzed. However, the temperature affected the germination and diaspores maintained at 25°C showed a shorter mean time and higher germination speed index. Seedlings are phanerocotylar and epigeal with tetrarch root, intermediate-low type of root-stem transition and trilacunar cotyledonary node.

scholarly journals Physiological responses of two tropical weeds to shade: I. Growth and biomass allocation

1999 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 944-952 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moacyr Bernardino Dias-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Weed Management ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
High Light ◽  
Low Light ◽  
Light Regimes ◽  
Leaf Dry Mass ◽  
Lower Ability ◽  
Total Plant ◽  
Plant Dry Mass

Ipomoea asarifolia (Desr.) Roem. & Schultz (Convolvulaceae) and Stachytarpheta cayennensis (Rich) Vahl. (Verbenaceae), two weeds found in pastures and crop areas in Brazilian Amazonia, were grown in controlled environment cabinets under high (800-1000 µmol m-² s-¹) and low (200-350 µmol m-² s-¹) light regimes during a 40-day period. For both species leaf dry mass and leaf area per total plant dry mass, and leaf area per leaf dry mass were higher for low-light plants, whereas root mass per total plant dry mass was higher for high-light plants. High-light S. cayennensis allocated significantly more biomass to reproductive tissue than low-light plants, suggesting a probably lower ability of this species to maintain itself under shaded conditions. Relative growth rate (RGR) in I. asarifolia was initially higher for high-light grown plants and after 20 days started decreasing, becoming similar to low-light plants at the last two harvests (at 30 and 40 days). In S. cayennensis, RGR was also higher for high-light plants; however, this trend was not significant at the first and last harvest dates (10 and 40 days). These results are discussed in relation to their ecological and weed management implications.

scholarly journals ALLELOPATHIC POTENTIAL OF Cyperus rotundus L. EXTRACTS ON GERMINATION AND COWPEA SEEDLING ESTABLISHMENT

Nativa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 261
Author(s):  
João Alves Ferreira Pereira ◽  
Tatiana Maria da Silva ◽  
Andreza Raquel Barbosa de Farias ◽  
Alexandre Bosco de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Early Growth ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Cyperus Rotundus ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Root Weight ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Germination Speed ◽  
Allelopathic Effects

POTENCIAL ALELOPÁTICO DE EXTRATOS DE Cyperus rotundus L. NA GERMINAÇÃO E ESTABELECIMENTO DE PLÂNTULAS DE FEIJÃO-CAUPI Este trabalho investigou os efeitos alelopáticos de extratos de Cyperus rotundus L. na germinação de sementes e crescimento inicial das plântulas de Vigna unguiculata L. Walp. Extratos alcoólicos nas concentrações 0; 1,5%; 3,0%; 4,5%; 6,0%; 7,5% e 9,0%, obtidos a partir da trituração de folhas de C. rotundus L. foram utilizados para umedecimento das folhas de papel toalha “germitest”. Os dados foram submetidos a análise de variância pelo F e as médias comparadas pelos testes de Tukey e Kruscal-Wallis, ambos a 5% de probabilidade. A primeira contagem de germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação, comprimento de raiz, comprimento da parte aérea e massa seca da raiz do feijão-caupi foram analisados de forma paramétrica, sendo constatado que apenas houve significância na variável primeira contagem e uma redução na germinação em relação ao tratamento controle em torno de 10%. Nas condições em que essa pesquisa foi realizada, os extratos alcoólicos de C. rotundus L. não afetam a germinação de sementes e crescimento inicial das plântulas de feijão-caupi.Palavras-chave: tiririca, alelopatia, interferência, plantas daninhas. ABSTRACT:This study aimed to investigate the allelopathic effects of Cyperus rotundus L. extracts on seed germination and early development of seedlings of Vigna unguiculata L. Walp. Alcoholic extracts at concentrations of 0, 1.5%, 3%, 4.5%, 6.0%, 7.5%, and 9.0% were obtained by crushing C. rotundus L. leaves used to moisten the “germitest” paper sheets. The data were subjected to analysis of variance and also both Tukey and Kruscal-Wallis tests were carried out at 5% for the data means. The first germination count, germination speed index, root length, shoot length, and dry root weight of cowpea were parametrically analyzed. The only variable with significance was first germination count. The germination reducted in relation to the control treatment around 10%. Thus, in the conditions used in this research, alcoholic extracts of C. rotundus L. did not affect either seed germination or early growth of cowpea seedlings.Keywords: nut grass, allelopathy, interference, weeds. DOI:

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