Financial profitability of improved wheat seed storage at household level in some selected areas of Bangladesh

Small and marginal farmers have little access to improved seed from institutional sources and are thus largely excluded from the benefits of new varieties. The production and storage of improved varieties seeds at the household (HH) level can overcome this problem. The study assessed the wheat seed storage systems used at HH level, with a particular emphasis on how the farmers are financially benefited by doing the seed storage business. The study analyzed data collected at random from Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia in Bangladesh (CSISA-BD) project supported 210 farmers spread over three wheat growing Hubs namely Mymensingh, Faridpur and Rangpur. The study revealed that wheat growing farmers used different types of storage containers and showed the highest level of preference (score 7.2) on plastic/metal drum lining with polythene bag due to lower cost of storage, longevity, and seed quality maintenance. Wheat farmers retained on an average 95.7 kg of improved seed at household level. Majority of the retained seeds at HH level (64%) are being marketed and sold to neighbouring farmers, local markets, and dealers. Wheat seed storage at household level was a profitable business to most of the respondent farmers. They earned a reasonable net income (Tk.420-Tk.1471) from seed storage. The farmers who stored seed in plastic sac+poly bag received the highest net income (Tk.1471) due to less storage cost, and higher seed price. Respondent farmers did not face any critical problem during seed storageBangladesh J. Agril. Res. 42(2): 289-299, June 2017

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Impacts of wheat seed storage at poor household level in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research ◽

10.3329/bjar.v43i2.37337 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 43 (2) ◽

pp. 345-360

Author(s):

MA Monayem Miah ◽

QMS Islam ◽

ME Baksh ◽

FJ Rossi ◽

TP Tiwari

Keyword(s):

Seed Quality ◽

Seed Storage ◽

Net Income ◽

Wheat Seed ◽

Financial Benefit ◽

Household Level ◽

Level Of Satisfaction ◽

Wheat Cultivation ◽

Plastic Metal ◽

New Varieties

Small and marginal farmers have little access to improved seed from institutional sources and are thus largely excluded from the benefits of new varieties. The production and storage of improved varieties seeds at the household (HH) level can successfully overcome this problem. With this aim CSISA-CIMMYT (Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia) project in Bangladesh have been working since 2012. Therefore, the study assessed the impacts of wheat seed storage systems at HH level, with a particular emphasis on how the poor farmers are benefited by doing the seed storage business. The study analyzed data and information collected at random from 210 supported and 60 non-supported farmers spread over three wheat growing districts namely Mymensingh, Faridpur and Rangpur. Wheat farmers used different storage containers and showed the highest level of satisfaction towards plastic sac along with poly bags and plastic/metal drum due to cost effectiveness and seed quality maintenance. On an average, supported and non-supported farmers retained respectively 103 kg and 100 kg of seed at household level, and sold most of their seeds to neighbouring farmers, local markets, and dealers. Wheat seed storage at household level was a profitable business to most of the respondent farmers. They could earn a reasonable net income (Tk.1127-Tk.1210) from seed storage. The farmers who stored seed in plastic/metal drum received the highest net income due to higher storage capacity, less storage cost, and higher seed price. The wheat storage program has created significant impacts in the study areas. A substantial increase was recorded in wheat area, wheat productivity, and financial benefit of the wheat farmers as a whole. Nevertheless, improved wheat seed is now available at farm level and most farmers become enthusiastic towards improved wheat cultivation because of this program. Respondent farmers did not face any critical problem during seed storage.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 43(2): 345-360, June 2018

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Dry bean seed quality in Honduras

The Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico ◽

10.46429/jaupr.v75i2.3575 ◽

1969 ◽

Vol 75 (2) ◽

pp. 125-137

Author(s):

Luis Del Río ◽

Paul Hepperly ◽

James Beaver

Keyword(s):

Seed Quality ◽

Fungal Infections ◽

Seed Storage ◽

Fusarium Spp ◽

Fusarium Equiseti ◽

Dry Bean ◽

Fusarium Semitectum ◽

Bacillus Spp ◽

And Storage ◽

Penicillium Spp

Low germination and high levels of fungal infections were found in seed of June plantings of dry beans in Honduras, Fusarium equiseti (12-62% incidence) was the dominant internally seedborne fungus of that season. October plantings showed fewer (P = 0.05) seed infections and less discoloration. Fusarium semitectum (7 to 21%) was the dominant seed microorganism. Stored seed (December to June) lost about 50% of its vigor and size without losing germination (89%). Bacillus licheniformis, with up to 37% incidence, was the dominant seed storage microorganism. Storage microorganisms included Aspergillus spp., other Bacillus spp., Penicillium spp., Chaetomium spp., Mucor spp., and Flavobacterium spp. Fusarium spp. varied in their recovery after storage. Fusarium semitectum was eliminated in storage, whereas F. equiseti increased. Levels of Fusarium spp., in recently harvested seed, and Bacillus and Aspergillus spp., in stored seed, were excellent indicators of seed quality losses in the field and storage in Honduras. Germination data alone was not a good indicator of seed quality because low vigor seed had excellent germination.

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Seed quality response of Urochloa humidicola cv. Llanero to drying surfaces and environments1

Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical ◽

10.1590/1983-40632018v4851396 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 306-315

Author(s):

Alan Mario Zuffo ◽

Joacir Mario Zuffo Júnior ◽

Everton Vinicius Zambiazzi ◽

Fábio Steiner

Keyword(s):

Seed Quality ◽

Germination Rate ◽

Seed Storage ◽

Brachiaria Humidicola ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

Completely Randomized Design ◽

Quality Response ◽

And Storage

ABSTRACT The drying process and storage may interfere in the quality of creeping signalgrass seeds [Urochloa humidicola (Rendle.) Morrone & Zuloago, syn. Brachiaria humidicola (Rendle.) Schweick.]. This study aimed to evaluate the physical, physiological and sanitary quality of creeping signalgrass cv. Llanero seeds submitted to drying surfaces and environments and stored for two periods (1 and 8 months). The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design, in a 4 × 2 × 2 + 2 factorial arrangement, with four drying surfaces (soil, asphalt, concrete and ceramic floor), two drying environments (seeds exposed to the sun or shade), two seed storage periods (1 and 8 months) and two additional treatments with drying in paper bags under laboratory conditions (control) and stored for 1 or 8 months, with four replicates. The water content, viability by the tetrazolium test, electrical conductivity, germination rate, germination rate index and seed sanitary quality were measured. Drying at full sun impaired the physiological quality of the seeds due to the high temperatures (46.8-51.0 ºC) of the drying surface; however, reduced the incidence of pathogens. The drying of seeds in paper bags under shade results in a higher physiological quality, but the sanitary quality is compromised. However, the pathogens present in the seeds did not inhibit their viability and vigor. The storage for eight months reduces the seed quality.

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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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Evaluation of Physiological Quality of Seeds of Improved Snap Bean Lines under Different Storage

Journal of Experimental Agriculture International ◽

10.9734/jeai/2019/v36i430242 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Camila Queiroz da Silva Sanfim de Santan ◽

Luana Barros Freitas ◽

Tâmara Rebecca Albuquerque de Oliveira ◽

Jocarla Ambrosim Crevelari ◽

Derivaldo Pureza da Cruz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Seed Quality ◽

Block Design ◽

Seed Viability ◽

Seed Storage ◽

Storage Conditions ◽

Snap Bean ◽

Different Types ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

And Storage

Seed quality is a key factor to succeed in a yield generation and storage is an important activity to control the physiological seed quality, as it preserves seed viability while maintaining its robustness at a reasonable level between planting and harvest. On this basis, the goal of this study was to evaluate the physiological quality of snap bean seeds stored in different types of packages and storage conditions. Eight genotypes comprising six lines and two controls were analyzed. It was applied a completely randomized block design with four replicates in a factorial scheme (8×2×2×7).Seed storage was performed in permeable and impermeable packages under controlled and uncontrolled conditions. The physiological seed quality was evaluated by means of germination and vigor tests. The different types of package and storage conditions influenced the physiological seed quality. Under controlled storage conditions, the permeable and impermeable packages were more efficient in controlling the physiological quality of snap bean seeds.

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Review on: Effect of Seed Storage Period and Storage Environment on Seed Quality

International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences ◽

10.11648/j.ijaas.20200606.14 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 185

Author(s):

Birhanu Gebeyehu

Keyword(s):

Seed Quality ◽

Storage Period ◽

Seed Storage ◽

And Storage

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Barley seed storage under controlled conditions

Genetičnì resursi roslin (Plant Genetic Resources) ◽

10.36814/pgr.2019.25.11 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 140-150 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

O. A. Zadorozhna ◽

T. P. Shyianova ◽

M.Yu. Skorokhodov

Keyword(s):

Hordeum Vulgare ◽

Moisture Content ◽

Spring Barley ◽

Seed Storage ◽

Growing Season ◽

Storage Conditions ◽

Meteorological Conditions ◽

Hordeum Vulgare L ◽

The Relationship ◽

And Storage

Seed longevity of 76 spring barley gene pool samples (Hordeum vulgare L. subsp. distichon, convar. distichon: 56 nutans Schubl., two deficience (Steud.) Koern., two erectum Rode ex Shuebl., two medicum Koern.; convar. nudum (L.) A.Trof.: one nudum L. та subsp. vulgare: convar. vulgare: nine pallidum Ser., three rikotense Regel.; convar. coeleste (L.) A.Trof.: one coeleste (L.) A.Trof.) from 26 countries, 11 years and four places of reproduction was analyzed. Seeds with 5–8% moisture content were stored in chamber with unregulated and 4oC temperature. The possibility of seed storage under these conditions for at least 10 years without significant changes in germination has been established. The importance of meteorological conditions in the formation and ripening of seeds for their longevity is confirmed. The relationship between the decrease of barley seeds longevity and storage conditions, amount of rainfall, temperature regime during the growing season of plants is discussed.

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Faecal contamination of drinking water during collection and household storage: the need to extend protection to the point of use

Journal of Water and Health ◽

10.2166/wh.2003.0013 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 109-115 ◽

Cited By ~ 88

Author(s):

Thomas F. Clasen ◽

Andrew Bastable

Keyword(s):

Drinking Water ◽

Geometric Mean ◽

Arithmetic Mean ◽

Faecal Contamination ◽

Household Level ◽

Safe Water ◽

Female Head ◽

Point Of Use ◽

Thermotolerant Coliforms ◽

And Storage

Paired water samples were collected and analysed for thermotolerant coliforms (TTC) from 20 sources (17 developed or rehabilitated by Oxfam and 3 others) and from the stored household water supplies of 100 households (5 from each source) in 13 towns and villages in the Kailahun District of Sierra Leone. In addition, the female head of the 85 households drawing water from Oxfam improved sources was interviewed and information recorded on demographics, hygiene instruction and practices, sanitation facilities and water collection and storage practices. At the non-improved sources, the arithmetic mean TTC load was 407/100 ml at the point of distribution, rising to a mean count of 882/100 ml at the household level. Water from the improved sources met WHO guidelines, with no faecal contamination. At the household level, however, even this safe water was subject to frequent and extensive faecal contamination; 92.9% of stored household samples contained some level of TTC, 76.5% contained more than the 10 TTC per 100 ml threshold set by the Sphere Project for emergency conditions. The arithmetic mean TTC count for all samples from the sampled households was 244 TTC per 100 ml (geometric mean was 77). These results are consistent with other studies that demonstrate substantial levels of faecal contamination of even safe water during collection, storage and access in the home. They point to the need to extend drinking water quality beyond the point of distribution to the point of consumption. The options for such extended protection, including improved collection and storage methods and household-based water treatment, are discussed.

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