Effects of Seed Pelleting, Polymer Coating and Packaging Materials on Seed Quality Characters of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) Seeds after Three Months of Ambient Storage

Cotton Research, Regional Station, Coimbatore, India revealed that seeds coated with polymer “polycote” or “ polyloc” @ 3 ml kg−1 + thiram @ 2.5 g kg−1+ super red @ 5 ml kg−1 + cruiser @ 5 g kg−1 packed in polythene bag (700 gauge ) and stored at ambient condition for 26 months was found superior in preserving seed quality <italic>viz</italic>., seed viability expressed in terms of germination and seedling vigour over untreated seeds. The percentage loss of viability was less rapid and at 26th month of storage it was 70% where as in control 56%. Less seed infection, high seedling vigour and field emergence was recorded in coated seeds.

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Seed quality behavior of Soybean (Glycine max) as influenced bydifferent packaging materials and storage conditions

Legume Research - An International Journal ◽

10.18805/lr.v0i0.7598 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

M. K. Meena ◽

M. B. Chetti ◽

C. M. Nawalagatti

Keyword(s):

Glycine Max ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Storage Conditions ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

High Density ◽

Packaging Materials ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Ambient Storage ◽

Completely Randomized Design ◽

And Storage

A Study was carried out to find out the seed quality behavior of soybean (Glycine max) as influenced by different packaging materials and storage conditions. Soybean seeds were stored in different packaging materials viz., gunny bags, high density polythene bags and vacuum packed bags stored at room temperature (25 ± 2º C) and cold storage (4 ± 1º C) for a period of 18 months. The treatments having six combinations and consisting of different containers viz., gunny bags, high density polythene bags and vacuum packed bags were replicated four times in both cold and ambient storage conditions in completely randomized design. The results of the study revealed that the that the seeds stored in vacuum packed bags maintained the seed quality with least deterioration with respect to all the seed quality parameters compared to seeds stored in gunny bags and high density polythene bags.

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Effect of Different Packaging Materials and Storage Environments on Seed Quality of Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.)

Journal of Biology and Life Science ◽

10.5296/jbls.v11i1.15405 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Hnin Thida Nyo ◽

Nyein Nyein Htwe ◽

Kyaw Kyaw Win

Keyword(s):

Moisture Content ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Carbon Dioxide Concentration ◽

Sesame Seed ◽

Germination Percentage ◽

Release Time ◽

Packaging Materials ◽

Dormancy Release ◽

Heat Accumulation ◽

And Storage

The speed of the deterioration of oil-seeds depends on conditions of the storage environment and understanding dormancy release time is important to increase the amount and uniformity in germination. Therefore, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different packaging materials and storage environments on viability and dormancy of sesame. The black sesame seed was stored in three packaging materials (woven polypropylene bag, IRRI super bag, metal bin) under two environment conditions (ambient and cold storage) for eight-month (initial storage, 2-month, 4-month, 6-month and 8-month). The effect of storage environments, packaging materials and storage durations on germination percentage, germination index, seedling vigor index I and II were significant. The moisture content decreased in the early parts of storage periods and then increased in later. The moisture content of seeds in the packaging materials increased in long storage due to the effect of seed respiration and heat accumulation in a package. Higher viability was observed in ambient storage, and in a woven polypropylene bag. Because the dormancy release was slow in low- temperature condition and the carbon dioxide concentration in the airtight package inhibited the dormancy break. It also increased during storage and the earliest fully dormancy break has occurred in six-month of woven polypropylene bag storage under ambient condition. Therefore, the germination and dormancy release of sesame were influenced by storage environments packaging materials and storage durations.

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Influence of Seed Polymer Coating with Micronutrients and Foliar Spray on resultant Seed Quality Parameters of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.)

International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience ◽

10.18782/2320-7051.5478 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 617-623

Author(s):

Mallikarjun G. Handiganoor ◽

Keyword(s):

Cajanus Cajan ◽

Polymer Coating ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Foliar Spray ◽

Quality Parameters

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Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Seed Vigour Potential of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) during Ambient Storage

Legume Research - An International Journal ◽

10.18805/lr-4124 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Ovais Hamid Peerzada ◽

V. S. Mor ◽

O. S. Dahiya

Keyword(s):

Nutrient Management ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Inorganic Nitrogen ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Ambient Conditions ◽

Seed Vigour ◽

Ambient Storage ◽

Seedling Length ◽

Vigour Index ◽

Trigonella Foenum Graecum L

The experiment was conducted at Department of Seed Science and Technology CCS, Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar, Haryana from 2013-15 and comprised of seventeen treatment combinations of manures (viz., FYM and Vermicompost), bio-fertilizers (viz., Rhizobium and PSB) and fertilizers. The freshly harvested fenugreek seeds of all the seventeen treatment plot combinations were stored in plastic containers under ambient conditions up to a period of eighteen months. Seed quality was assessed at a regular interval of six months. A significant decline in seed quality was observed in all the nutrient combinations as the period of ageing increased. It was observed that the treatment combination of Rhizobium and PSB along with 75% Recommended Dose of Nitrogen (RDN) recorded significantly higher germination % (87.33%), seedling length (24.77 cm), dry weight (7.5 mg), vigour index-I (2163) and vigour index-II (657) followed by PSB with 100% RDN and Rhizobium with 100% RDN after eighteen months of ambient storage as compared to control. The electrical conductivity (333 µS cm-1g-1) was also recorded minimum in the treatment Rhizobium and PSB along with 75% RDN followed by PSB with 100% RDN and Rhizobium with 100% RDN after the period of ambient storage while the maximum was recorded in control. The study highlighted that the slightly reduced dose of inorganic nitrogen was best when applied in combination with bio-fertilizer (Rhizobium+PSB) for maximizing the storage potential of fenugreek seed as compared to the rest of treatments.

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Physiology of Oil Seeds. X. Seed Quality of Peanut Genotypes as Affected by Ambient Storage Temperature1

Peanut Science ◽

10.3146/i0095-3679-19-2-3 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 72-77 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Darold L. Ketring

Keyword(s):

Ambient Temperature ◽

Seedling Growth ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Storage Temperature ◽

Storage Conditions ◽

Ambient Conditions ◽

Ambient Storage ◽

Wide Range ◽

Genotype Diversity ◽

Field Emergence

Abstract Proper storage of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) pods following drying is a critical step in maintenance of seed quality for the next planting season. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of ambient storage temperature (similar to farmers stock peanuts stored in warehouses) on seed germination and seedling vigor of selected peanut genotypes. Peanuts were grown in the field for three successive seasons. Pods were harvested, dried, and shelled. Seed samples were taken for storage under ambient conditions, humidity effects were eliminated by storing the seeds in plastic freezer bags in sealed containers. Seasons were: (1) 1986, 19 months storage at ambient temperature, (2) 1987, 7 months storage at ambient temperature, and (3) 1988, seeds without storage. When comparisons were made among genotypes within seasons, exposure to Season 1 conditions resulted in the least germination and seedling growth, but a wide range of genotype diversity occurred. Germination of seeds from Seasons 2 and 3 ranged from 81 to 98%, and significant differences in seedling growth occurred among genotypes. When comparisons were made across Seasons, the data indicated a significant storage effect, which resulted in different seed quality for individual genotypes. Usually field emergence was significantly different among genotypes and was highly correlated with germination for all seasons. Generally, emergence was negatively correlated with slow seedling growth and positively correlated with rapid seedling growth. Thus, for seeds of lower vigor (Seasons 1 and 2), rapid seedling growth was particularly critical for early, uniform emergence (10 DAP) in the field. Genotypes were significantly different in extent of seed quality reduction and field emergence both within and across storage periods. Genotype diversity to ambient storage conditions suggests there is genetic potential to improve longevity of seed quality during storage and enhance stability of field emergence.

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Effect of Seed Treatments and Containers on Chilli and Brinjal Seed Viability

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology ◽

10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i230221 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Sunil Kumar ◽

Suryapal Singh ◽

S. S. Jakhar

Keyword(s):

Electrical Conductivity ◽

Seed Treatment ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Seed Viability ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Packaging Material ◽

Packaging Materials ◽

Ambient Conditions ◽

Pathology Laboratory ◽

Seed Pathology

An experiment was conducted to investigate the influence of fungicides and packaging materials on longevity of chilli (variety: RCH-1) and brinjal (variety: Hisar Shyamal) seeds. The seeds were treated with 15 fungicides and were kept in three containers viz. Metal box, Cloth bag and Plastic zipling bag up to 12 months under ambient conditions in seed pathology laboratory of Department of Seed Science & Technology, CCSHAU, Hisar, India. The samples were drawn at quarterly intervals for ascertaining the seed quality parameters. The seeds treated with flusilazole and carbendazim (2 g kg-1 seed) in case of chilli and brinjal and stored in metal-box were found better for maintenance of higher seed quality parameters [electrical conductivity and dehydrogenase activity] during the study period. The study suggested that use of appropriate packaging material and seed treatment could be useful to prolong the storage life of chilli and brinjal seeds.

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Moisture adsorption isotherms and quality of seeds stored in conventional packaging materials and hermetic Super Bag

10.1101/463026 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Amir Bakhtavar ◽

Irfan Afzal ◽

Shahzad Maqsood Ahmed Basra

Keyword(s):

Adsorption Isotherms ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Storage Period ◽

Seed Storage ◽

Packaging Materials ◽

Seed Moisture Content ◽

Moisture Adsorption ◽

Moisture Contents ◽

Seed Moisture

AbstractSeed moisture content (SMC) is an important attribute to seed quality. Maintaining seed dryness throughout supply chain (The Dry Chain) prevents seed germination and quality losses. Ambient relative humidity (RH) and temperature affect seed moisture and thereof seed moisture isotherm. Present study was conducted to compare the moisture adsorption isotherms of wheat, maize, cotton and quinoa seeds packed in hermetic Super Bag and traditional packaging materials including paper, polypropylene (PP), jute and cloth bags. Seeds were incubated at 60, 70, 80 and 90% static RH. Nearly straight line moisture isotherms for all crop seeds were obtained in Super Bag. Seed moisture contents increased in traditional packaging materials with increasing RH. At higher level of RH, moisture contents increased slightly (1-2%) in Super Bag, whereas this increase was much higher in traditional packaging materials (≈9% higher than original SMC at 90% RH). In second study, seeds were dried to 8 and 14% initial seed moisture contents using zeolite drying beads and were stored in hermetic and traditional bags for a period of 18 months. For all crop seeds, germination was severely affected in all packaging materials both at 8 and 14% initial SMC except storage in Super Bag at 8% SMC. Wheat seed stored in Super Bag at 8% SMC almost maintained initial germination while germination of cotton, maize and quinoa seeds declined 7%, 14% and 30% respectively in Super Bag at 8% SMC. Seed storage in Super Bag can help to prevent the significant increase in seed moisture at higher RH as is evident from moisture isotherm study, thus helps to preserve quality of maize, wheat, cotton and quinoa seeds by maintaining The Dry Chain throughout the storage period.

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