Influence of the storage environment on the physiological quality of millet seeds (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)

Abstract: Millet is a species of the grass family used in cattle pastures, for hay, for silage, and in soil cover in no-tillage systems. However, studies on seed production and post-harvest techniques for this species have not been sufficiently developed, considering the demand for and potential of this crop. The objective of this study was to monitor the physiological quality of millet seeds stored in porous packaging. Millet seeds were stored under four ambient conditions (natural laboratory environment, dry chamber, refrigerator, and freezer). Physiological quality was evaluated by germination and vigor tests before and during storage each year, up to six years for the dry chamber and natural laboratory environment, and up to 12 years for the refrigerator and freezer. Analysis of variance was conducted on the data, which were in 4 × 6 and 2 × 12 (environment and storage period) factorial arrangements. The means of the environments were compared by the Tukey test (p ≤ 0.05) and the storage periods by regression analysis. The germination capacity of millet seeds is best conserved in a refrigerator and freezer, and they remain viable for up to twelve years of storage under these conditions.

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Physiological quality of pink pepper seeds (Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi.) as a function of storage

Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas ◽

10.22267/rcia.213801.150 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

pp. 144-157

Author(s):

Thaísa De Oliveira Silveira ◽

Madelon Rodrigues Braz ◽

Gilmara Pires de Moura Palermo ◽

Tiago Böer Breier

Keyword(s):

Moisture Content ◽

Storage Time ◽

Storage Period ◽

Seed Storage ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Native Forest ◽

Alternative Source ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

And Storage

Seeds of native forest species for food and seedling production have a growing demand that impacts the need for studies involving seed storage in order to maintain good levels of germination quality. Thus, scientific analyzes that explore the physiological potential of the seeds of these species are necessary, especially for the pink pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi.), a species used as an alternative source of income for traditional communities and which has been arousing interest due to the consumption of its fruits as a condiment in the national and international market. This work aimed to assess the physiological quality of pink pepper seeds according to the storage period and seed size. The seeds came from a rural settlement, a pioneer in the extraction of pink pepper, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The seeds were evaluated for moisture content, germination, first count, length and dry weight of the germinated seedlings, during the period of time that they remained stored and the size of the seeds. The results allowed to conclude that: i) the germinative percentage of the stored pink pepper seeds decreased over the months; ii) the moisture content of the seeds decreased over the months evaluated iii) the different sizes of seeds did not show differences in germination and storage time and iv) values of length and dry weight of the seedlings did not differ according to the period of storage.

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Seed quality of rice cultivars stored in different environments

Journal of Seed Science ◽

10.1590/s2317-15372014000100004 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 32-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Elizabeth Rosemeire Marques ◽

Eduardo Fontes Araújo ◽

Roberto Fontes Araújo ◽

Sebastião Martins Filho ◽

Plínio César Soares

Keyword(s):

Seed Quality ◽

Accelerated Aging ◽

Storage Period ◽

Rice Cultivars ◽

Germination Test ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

Completely Randomized Design ◽

And Storage

The objective of this study was to evaluate dormancy and physiological quality of seeds of rice cultivars during storage in different environments. After harvesting, the seeds of three rice cultivars (Seleta, Curinga and Relâmpago) were dried in the sun, to reach moisture content at around 13%. Then, they were packed in paper and stored in four environments: 5 ± 2 ºC / 70 ± 5% RH, 12 ± 2 ºC / 70 ± 5% RH, 18 ± 2 ºC / 65 ± 5% RH and in uncontrolled condition of temperature and relative humidity (natural). Physiological quality was evaluated at the beginning and at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of storage by germination test, electrical conductivity, accelerated aging and sand emergence. The experiment was conducted in split plots in a completely randomized design with three replications. Environmental factor was applied in the plots, cultivars in the subplots and storage period in subplots. Cultivar Seleta showed higher dormancy, which was surpassed during storage regardless of environment conservation. In general, seeds stored in natural environment showed lower physiological quality. Only the seeds of cultivar Seleta, regardless of the environment, maintained germination above the minimum required for commercialization until six months of storage.

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Influence of plant extracts, storage containers and storage duration on the physiological quality of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.) seeds stored under ambient conditions

Acta agriculturae Slovenica ◽

10.14720/aas.2020.116.2.1440 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 116 (2) ◽

pp. 229

Author(s):

Tolulope Olaitan KEHINDE ◽

Olatunde Azeez BHADMUS ◽

Joseph OLUFELO

Keyword(s):

Seed Quality ◽

Storage Period ◽

Ambient Conditions ◽

Storage Duration ◽

Seedling Vigour ◽

Storage Container ◽

Storage Containers ◽

And Storage ◽

Water Melon

<p>Watermelon seed being an oily seed is prone to rapid deterioration of its quality, hence maintaining quality during storage is germane. The study therefore investigated the effect of crude plant powder, storage containers and storage duration on the seed quality of two varieties of watermelon seeds. Seed lots each of 100 g of each variety were treated with 10 g of four crude plant powders of clove basil leaf, red chilli pepper fruit, garlic, neem leaf and a synthetic fungicide. All samples were stored in three storage containers (envelope, tin and glass bottle). Treated seeds were stored under ambient conditions for 180 days. Germination and seedling vigour were determined at 180 day time course after storage. Data were subjected to mean separation using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test. Significant differences were observed in the quality traits examined in water melon due to differences in variety, seed treatment, storage container and storage period. ‘Kaolak’ was the best in storage in terms of seedling vigour and viability. Glass bottle was identified as the best storage container in maintaining seed quality of water melon throughout the storage period. The use of organic materials especially neem and clove basil leaf powder proved much better for maintaining germinability and seedling vigour and extension of seed longevity than inorganic material.</p>

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Tolerance of Coffea arabica L. seeds to sub zero temperatures

Ciência e Agrotecnologia ◽

10.1590/1413-70542017413035216 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (3) ◽

pp. 312-321 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Stefania Vilas Boas Coelho ◽

Sttela Dellyzete Veiga Franco da Rosa ◽

Aline da Consolação Sampaio Clemente ◽

Cristiane Carvalho Pereira ◽

Madeleine Alves de Figueiredo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Storage Period ◽

Electrophoretic Analysis ◽

Long Term Storage ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

And Storage ◽

Coffea Arabica L ◽

Coffee Seed ◽

Water Contents

ABSTRACT Preservation of the quality of coffee seeds is hindered by their intermediate behavior in storage. However, long-term storage at sub zero temperatures may be achieved by adjusting the water content of the seeds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the tolerance of coffee seeds to freezing, in relation to physiological and enzymatic modifications. Coffee seeds were dried in two manners, rapid and slow, to water contents of interest, 0.67, 0.43, 0.25, 0.18, 0.11, and 0.05 g H2O g-¹ dw (dry basis). After drying, the seeds were stored at a temperature of -20 ºC and of 86 ºC for 24 hours and for 12 months, and then compared to seeds in cold storage at 10 ºC. The seeds were evaluated through calculation of percentage of normal seedlings, percentage of seedlings with expanded cotyledonary leaves, dry matter of roots and of hypocotyls, and viability of embryos in the tetrazolium test. Expression of the enzymes superoxide dismutase, catalase, and peroxidase were evaluated by means of electrophoretic analysis. Only seeds dried more slowly to 0.18 g H2O g-1 dw present relative tolerance to storing at -20 °C for 12 months. Coffee seeds do not tolerate storage at a temperature of -86 ºC for 12 months. Water contents below 0.11g H2O g-¹ dw and above 0.43 g H2O g-¹ dw hurt the physiological quality of coffee seeds, regardless of the type of drying, temperature, and storage period. Coffee seed embryos are more tolerant to desiccation and to freezing compared to whole seeds, especially when the seeds are dried to 0.05 g H2O g-¹ dw. The catalase enzyme can be used as a biochemical marker to study tolerance to freezing in coffee seeds.

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Effect of polyethylene glycol 6000 and storage period on seed quality of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)

Pelita Perkebunan (a Coffee and Cocoa Research Journal) ◽

10.22302/iccri.jur.pelitaperkebunan.v30i1.193 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Astiti Rahayu ◽

Triani Hardiyati ◽

Ponendi Hidayat

Keyword(s):

Seed Germination ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Storage Period ◽

Seed Storage ◽

Peg 6000 ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Long Time ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

And Storage

Increased productivity of cocoa needs high quality of cocoa seeds which are generally provided by certified seed gardens located far from smallholders farm, where seed delivery takes long time and may reduce physiological quality of seeds. One effort to maintain the seed quality is by treatment the seeds with polyethylene glycol6000 (PEG 6000). This study was aimed to study the interaction of PEG 6000 concentration and storage period on cocoa seed quality, and to determine the best concentration of PEG 6000 and storage period to maintain cocoa seed quality. The research was conducted in seed storage room, seed laboratory and green houseof PPPPTK, Cianjur. The experimental design used was a factorial completely randomized design and each combination treatment repeated three times. The first factor was concentration of PEG 6000 of 0%, 20%, 40%, and 60%, and the second factor was the storage period of 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 9 weeks, and 12 weeks. The results showed that concentration of PEG 60% with three weeks storage period was able to minimize the number of moldy seeds. The concentration of PEG 20%, 40%, and 60% were able to prevent seed germination in storage until six weeks. Concentration of PEG 6000 20% was able to maintain moisture content, seed germination, and germination rate.Key words:cocoa seed, storage, recalcitrant, PEG

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Physiological quality of soybean seeds grown under different low altitude field environments and storage time

Plant Soil and Environment ◽

10.17221/512/2020-pse ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 67 (No. 2) ◽

pp. 92-98

Author(s):

Kevein Ruas Oliveira ◽

Fellipe Ramos Sampaio ◽

Giovano Souza Siqueira ◽

Ícaro Monteiro Galvão ◽

Sarita Jane Bennett ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Storage Time ◽

Soybean Seed ◽

Storage Period ◽

Soybean Seeds ◽

Seed Moisture Content ◽

Before And After ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

Low Altitude ◽

And Storage

The use of high-quality seeds is essential to maintain high rates of production and productivity. The physiological quality of seeds obtained in the field is directly correlated to storage conditions and storage time. This study aimed to evaluate the physiological quality of soybean seeds in relation to different field environments (seed lots) and storage time. Commercial lots of seeds of the soybean cultivar M8349 IPRO were stored for three and six months. Seed moisture content was determined before and after accelerated aging, along with seed germination percentage and vigour evaluations performed before and after each storage period. The experiment was carried out as a completely randomised factorial design (10 × 3): with ten seed lots and three storage periods. The data were analysed by ANOVA, and the means of four independent replicates for each parameter evaluated were compared using the Scott-Knott test at 5% probability (P ≤ 0.05). Our results revealed that the low altitude regions where the seed samples were collected are suitable for soybean seed production with high physiological quality. Seed storage for six months does not cause a significant reduction in subsequent soybean seed field performance.

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The physiological quality of yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims. f. flavicarpa Deg.) seeds with different water content placed in a cold chamber room and environmental conditions

Australian Journal of Crop Science ◽

10.21475/ajcs.19.13.03.p1462 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 ((03) 2019) ◽

pp. 452-457

Author(s):

Paula Aparecida Muniz de Lima ◽

Khétrin Silva Maciel ◽

Rodrigo Sobreira Alexandre ◽

José Carlos Lopes

Keyword(s):

Water Content ◽

Natural Environment ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Passion Fruit ◽

Laboratory Environment ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

Cold Chamber ◽

Natural Laboratory ◽

Yellow Passion Fruit

Seed quality is extremely important for the crop production system, and storage conditions are important to preserve this quality. The objective this study was to evaluate the physiological quality of yellow passion fruit seeds with different water contents placed in a cold chamber room (4°C) and in a natural laboratory environment (25 ± 2°C) for a period of eight months (240 days). Passion fruit seeds were harvested in orchards of the southern region of Espírito Santo, with water content adjusted to 10%; 14%; 18% and 22%, and placed in a cold chamber room and a natural laboratory environment. Germination, germination speed index, shoot and root length, fresh and dry mass of normal seedlings were evaluated. The experimental design was completely randomized, with two environments (cold chamber room and natural laboratory environment) and with a plot experimental arrangement subdivided according to time, with four replicates of 25 seeds within each environment. Yellow passion fruit seeds placed in a cold chamber room and natural environment with 14% of water content presented a higher physiological quality during eight months of storage. Yellow passion fruit seeds placed in a cold chamber room and natural environment presented maximum germination and vigour with 60 days of storage. Yellow passion fruit seeds exhibit orthodox behaviour, and should be stored at 14% of water content, in a cold chamber room and natural environment, without loss of viability and physiological quality over eight months, presenting maximum germination and vigour after 60 days storage, without the presence of pathogens.

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The sensory evaluation of fermented sausages Herkules with probiotic strain Lactobacillus casei 01

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis ◽

10.11118/actaun200957050057 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 57 (5) ◽

pp. 57-64

Author(s):

Radka Burdychová ◽

Hana Šulcerová

Keyword(s):

Lactobacillus Casei ◽

Sensory Quality ◽

Storage Period ◽

Probiotic Strain ◽

Negative Control ◽

Fermented Sausages ◽

Dry Sausages ◽

And Storage ◽

Ph Profiles

The aim of this work was to monitor quantitative and qualitative representation of probiotic strain L. casei 01 (Sacco, Italy) in dry femented sausages „Herkules“ taken from two different producers (A and B). Negative control susages without probiotics were also made at both producers, to monitor the differences between pH profiles of and lactic acid bacteria counts during fermentation and storage of dry sausages. The second objective of this study was to determine sensory quality of probiotic sausages in comparison with non-probiotic controls.The counts of L. casei and LAB in all sausages significantly (P < 0,01) increased during fermentation and storage period. Probiotic L. casei was well adapted to dry sausages environment and reached 106 CFU/g in both producers. No differences between pH profiles of probiotic sausages and controls without probiotics were observed.It was observed that all probiotic sausages had sensory properties near the traditional products.

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