scholarly journals Effect of Storage Containers and Storage Periods on The Seed Quality of French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
KM Khalequzzaman ◽  
MM Rashid ◽  
MA Hasan ◽  
MA Reza
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
French Bean ◽  
Vigour Index ◽  
Seed Rot ◽  
Storage Containers ◽  
Abiotic And Biotic Factors ◽  
And Storage

The experiment was conducted in the Laboratory, Department of Plant Pathology,  HSTU, Dinajpur during April – July 2010 to know the effect of abiotic and biotic  factors, storage periods and storage containers on the seed quality of French  bean. Tin container showed the highest germination, normal seedlings and  vigour index which were followed by polythene bag, where Gunny bag showed  the lowest germination, normal seedlings and vigour index upto 60 days after  storage. The highest 1000-seed weight, moisture content, abnormal seedlings,  seed rot and incidence of the Fusarium oxysporum were recorded in Gunny bag,  where the lowest of these parameters were recorded in Tin container. Seed  colour of Tin container were more or less same as initial colour, but seeds of  Gunny bag were changed into fade or brown colour at 60 days after storage.  Moisture content, 1000-seed weight, abnormal seedlings, seed rot, fungi  association were increased, but germination and normal seedlings were  decreased with the increase of storage periods. Among the three containers, Tin  container was the best and the Gunny bag was the worst storage containers upto  60 days of storage for French bean seed. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i2.11221 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(2): 195-205, June 2012  

scholarly journals Seed Quality of Stored Soybean (Glycine max L.) as Influenced by Storage Containers and Storage Periods

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Akter ◽  
MM Haque ◽  
MR Islam ◽  
KM Alam
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Index ◽  
Storage Container ◽  
Storage Containers

An experiment was conducted at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur during April 2013 to June 2013 to study the effect of three storage containers (tin container, polythene bag and cloth bag); and five storage periods (0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 days) on the seed quality of soybean. The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four replications. The soybean seeds stored in tin container showed maximum germination capacity with high germination index, highest seedling growth, seedling dry weight per plant and vigour index. The seeds stored in cloth bag had the lowest seed quality during the testing period. The highest 1000-seed weight, moisture content, electrical conductivity, abnormal seedlings and number of dead seeds were recorded in cloth bag; where the equivalent lowest values were recorded in tin container. The moisture content, 1000-seed weight, electrical conductivity, number of abnormal seedlings and dead seeds were increased with the longer period of storage. In addition, germination index, seedling growth, dry weight per plant of soybean seedling, and vigor index decreased with the increase in storage period. Among the three containers, tin container was the best and the cloth bag was the worst storage container for soybean seed storage for long period. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/agric.v12i1.19585 The Agriculturists 2014; 12(1) 85-95

scholarly journals Moisture level and storage container effects on seed quality of soybean genotypes under ambient condition

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 631-640
Author(s):  
MR Ali ◽  
MM Rahman ◽  
M Asaduzzaman ◽  
MAH Khan ◽  
J Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Seed Moisture Content ◽  
Seed Moisture ◽  
Vigour Index ◽  
Soybean Genotypes ◽  
Initial Seed ◽  
And Storage

The experiment was conducted at the Seed Laboratory, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Jamalpur in 2013 to study the effect of seed moisture content and storage containers on seed quality of soybean genotypes. Three genotypes of soybean (AGS 191, ASET 93 and Shohag), four initial seed moisture content (6, 8, 10 and 12%) and two types of storage containers (polythene bag and glass jar) were included in the experimental treatment. Seeds of soybean genotypes was stored at ambient condition were temperature ranged from 15.97 to 29.37 0C, relative humidity ranged from 75.21 to 86.23% and rainfall ranged from 0.00 to 425mm during the whole storage period. Seed moisture content (%), germination (%) and vigour index were recorded at 50, 100, 150 and 200 days after storage (DAS). Result showed that final seed moisture content increased with the increase of initial seed moisture content. Genotype AGS 191 showed the highest germination (%) and vigour index. Seeds stored in polythene bag or glass jar showed similar performance for germination (%) and vigour index. Highest seed moisture content significantly reduced the germination and vigour index errespective of containers. The results indicate that soybean seed can be stored safely for at least 200 days maintaining >80% germination and high vigour when stored in polythene bag or glass jar with 6-8% initial moisture content at ambient room temperature and relative humidity. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 44(4): 631-640, December 2019

Yield and Seed quality of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) as affected by variety, nitrogen level and harvesting time

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
Shahnaj Yesmina ◽  
Moushumi Akhtarb ◽  
Belal Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Nitrogen Level ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Harvesting Time ◽  
Nitrogen Levels ◽  
Vigour Index

The experiment was conducted to find out the effect of variety, nitrogen level and harvesting time on yield and seed quality of barley. The treatments used in the experiment consisted of two varieties viz. BARI Barley 4 and BARI Barley 5, three harvesting time viz. 35, 40 and 45 Days after Anthesis (DAA) and nitrogen levels viz. 0, 70, 85 and 100 kg N ha-1 . The experiment was laid out in a spilt- spilt-plot design with three replications assigning the variety to the main plot, harvesting time to the sub-plots and nitrogen level to the sub-sub plots. Variety had significant effects on the all yield attributes except fertile seeds spike-1 . Seed quality parameters viz. normal seeds spike-1 , deformed seeds spike-1 , germination (%) and vigour index were statistically significant. The variety BARI Barley 5 produced higher grain yield and seed quality than BARI Barley 4. Grain yield from BARI Barley 5 and BARI Barley 4 were 4.59 t ha-1 and 4.24 t ha-1 , respectively. Significantly, the highest 1000-seed weight (46.90 g) was produced by BARI Barley 5 than (37.90 g) BARI Barley 4. The result revealed that harvesting time had significant effect on yield and yield attributes and seed quality parameters. Seed yield was highest (4.65 t ha-1 ) when the crop harvested at 40 DAA and it was increased linearly from 35 DAA. Maximum quality seed and 1000-seed weight (43.20 g) was obtained when the crop harvested at 40 DAA. All the yields, yield attributes and seed quality parameters were significantly influenced by nitrogen levels. The highest grain yield (5.14 t ha-1 ) was obtained when BARI Barley 5 variety was fertilized by 100 kg N ha-1 and the lowest (3.14 t ha-1 ) was obtained from control treatments. Normal seeds spike-1 , vigour index, germination (%) were better at 85 kg N ha-1 in variety of BARI Barley 5 than BARI Barley 4. So it can be concluded that BARI Barley 5 showed better result when fertilized with 100 kg N ha-1 and harvested at 40 DAA for getting maximum yield and 85 kg N ha-1 and harvested at 40 DAA for getting better quality seed.

scholarly journals Effect Of Preserved Seeds Using Different Botanicals On Seed Quality Of Lentil

1970 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Khatun ◽  
G Kabir ◽  
MAH Bhuiyan ◽  
D Khanam
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Germination Capacity ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Polygonum Hydropiper ◽  
Vigour Index ◽  
Leaf Powder

Laboratory studies were conducted with leaf powder of three plants to show the preservative effect for maintaining the quality of lentil seeds in storage. After processing and drying, seeds were preserved with different botanicals and stored them in earthen pots for eight months. Botanicals, such as whole leaf powder of neem (Azadirachta indica), dholkalmi (Ipmoea sepiara), and bishkatali (Polygonum hydropiper) were used at a dose of 5% w/w (25 g botanical per 500 g of lentil seeds). The lentil seeds were stored till next planting time and seed quality, such as moisture content, germination capacity, root length, shoot length of the seedlings and vigour index were observed. The highest values for all these characters except moisture content were significant when the seeds were preserved with neem leaf powder and bishkatali. Among three botanicals, dholkalmi was less effective. Keywords: Lentil; botanicals; storage; seed quality DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v36i3.9266 BJAR 2011; 36(3): 381-387

scholarly journals The Effect of Stage of Harvest and Storage on the Seed Quality of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

1970 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-310
Author(s):  
A Khatun ◽  
MAH Bhuiyan ◽  
MM Ud-deen
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Harvesting Stage ◽  
And Storage

Laboratory experiments were carried out to determine the effects of harvesting stages on the seed quality of chickpea. Chickpea seed of three varieties (BARI Chola-5, BARI Chola-6 and BARI Chola-8) were collected at three harvestings times i.e. from three different times at 7 days interval prior to harvesting, viz. i) when the pods were yellowish with a few yellow greens (H1 stage), ii) when most of the pods were light brown with a few yellow (H2 stage), and iii) when all the pods were completely brown and dry (H3 stage). Significant variation was observed in three varieties of chickpea for all the parameters studied except vigour-I. The highest germination percentage, root length, shoot length, root plus shoot length and vigour-II was observed in BARI Chola-5 which was significantly higher over BARI Chola-8. Dry weight was found to be significantly higher in BARI Chola-8 which was identical to BARI Chola-6. Moisture content was significantly higher in BARI Chola-8. Seed collected at the stage when most of the pods were light brown with a few yellow (H2 stage) recorded the highest germination percentage, dry weight, vigour-I and root length. Pods (H1 stage) gave the highest moisture content in seeds. BARI Chola-5 seeds recorded the highest germination at H2 stage. Interaction effects of varieties and harvesting stage had non-significant effect on germination percentage, vigour-I, shoot length and vigour-II in both the years. Keywords: Chickpea, Harvesting stage, Storage, Vigour, Moisture, Germination DOI: 10.3329/bjsir.v44i3.4403 Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 44(3),303-310, 2009  

scholarly journals Behavior of coffee seeds to desiccation tolerance and storage

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 399-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Aparecida de Souza Abreu ◽  
Adriano Delly Veiga ◽  
Édila Vilela de Resende Von Pinho ◽  
Fiorita Faria Monteiro ◽  
Sttela Dellyzette Veiga Franco da Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Drying Methods ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Electrophoretic Patterns ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Conventional Drying ◽  
Cold Chamber ◽  
And Storage

The technology developed by breeding programs is applied to coffee seeds; however, after processing and drying, they lose viability within a short period of time, thus making storage unsuitable. The objective of this research was to evaluate the quality of coffee seeds submitted to different drying methods and moisture contents during storage. The coffee seeds were submitted to conventional drying (slow shade drying) and fast drying in a static drier until they reached a moisture content of 40, 20, 12 and 5%. After this process, the seeds were stored in a cold chamber for 12 months, and seed quality was evaluated before and during storage by the germination test, electrophoretic patterns of heat resistant proteins, and the activity of isoenzyme systems. Conventional drying (slow shade drying) at 20% of moisture content maintains coffee seed quality until 12 months of storage.

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

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>

scholarly journals Kinetics and Quality of Quinoa Seeds After Drying and During Storage

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Eder S. Moscon ◽  
Luiz E. B. Blum ◽  
Carlos R. Spehar ◽  
Samuel Martin ◽  
Marcelo Fagioli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Forced Air ◽  
Drying Curves ◽  
Air Circulation ◽  
And Storage

This study aimed to assess the effect of different drying forms, environments, and storage periods on germination and sanitary quality of quinoa seeds cv. BRS Syetetuba. Seeds were submitted to drying in forced air circulation chamber at 30, 40, and 50 &deg;C and in a suspended tray, in full sun, until they reached &plusmn;12% of moisture content. The observed drying data were adjusted to 10 mathematical models. The storage for 360 days was continuous in three different environments. Seeds were evaluated at 0, 6, and 12 months for germination, first count of germination, moisture content, and sanity tests. The experimental design was completely randomized, in a split split-plot scheme with four replicates. Among the studied models, Midilli was efficient in describing the drying curves of quinoa seeds. The storage environment influenced the loss of seed quality more than the drying temperature. The increased storage period caused a decrease on fungal seed incidence.

scholarly journals Efeect of Sulphur, Bradyrhizobium Inoculation, Initial Moisture Content of Seed and Storage Container on the Germination Percentage of Groundnut Seed

1970 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-186
Author(s):  
M Ataur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Storage Container ◽  
Storage Performance ◽  
Standard Level ◽  
And Storage

The study was aimed at determining the effect of sulphur and Bradyrhizobium fertilized seed at different initial moisture content of seed and storage container, to improving the germination percentage of groundnut seed. The germination test was carried out after storing the seed for five months. Results revealed that seeds obtained from 60kg S/ha. stored in polythene bags retained the germination percentage up to the standard level of ISTA for 5 months efficiently. Least initial moisture content of seed (7.25 %) produced from the above doses of fertilizer elements also played a vital role in keeping the quality of stored seed. Results in the respect of storage performance in terms of percentage of germination indicated that groundnut seed obtained from sulphur and Bradyrhizobium fertilizer elements during production and stored in polythene bag can retain better seed quality, provided seed were dried to a safe moisture level of 7.25 % to 8.46 %. Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 42(2), 175-186, 2007

scholarly journals Effects of packaging and storage conditions on quality of spider plant (Cleome gynandara L.) seed

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (60) ◽  
pp. 8368-8387
Author(s):  
GN Kamotho ◽  
◽  
PW Mathenge ◽  
RM Muasya ◽  
ME Dulloo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Aluminum Foil ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Plant Seed ◽  
Spider Plant ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Storage Temperatures

In Kenya, spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) has gained popularity among consumers due to its nutritional and medicinal values. In the local markets, bundles of leafy shoots as well as uprooted young plants are offered at fairly high prices in many parts of Kenya. Existing evidence suggests that spider plant is endowed with higher level of nutrients than its exotic counterparts. The leaves contain over and above the normal recommended adult daily allowance of vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. However, quality of spider plant seed is affected by one or more factors that cause negative response during seed handling and storage. The purpose of this research was to increase insight into how the seed quality of spider plant is affected by different packaging containers, seed moisture content and storage temperatures, with a view to finding out the optimal method of packaging and storing of these seeds. This study was carried out using seeds dried above silica gel to four target moisture levels: 20%, 10%, 5% and 2% moisture content. Dried seeds were sealed in aluminum foil packets and polyethylene packets and stored at three storage temperatures: ambient (22oC to 30oC), 5oC and minus 20oC for three and six months. After each storage period, seed samples were drawn and viability and vigour tests carried out. Data sets were factorially combined and subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)and descriptive analysis. Means separation was by Least Significance Difference (LSD).Levels of significance, means and standard deviations were obtained for various data sets. Seed stored for six months at 5% moisture content and minus 20oC recorded the highest seed quality. There were no significant differences between seeds packaged in aluminum foil packets and polyethylene packets. In this study, a germination of 85% was recorded for seed dried to 5% moisture content and stored at room temperature. Therefore, on the basis of these findings, farmers can dry their seeds at about 5% moisture content, package them in polyethylene (since readily available) and store at room temperatures for six months.

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