scholarly journals Response of Pumpkin to Different Concentrations and Forms of Selenium and Iodine, and their Combinations

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Golob ◽  
Ana Kroflič ◽  
Ana Jerše ◽  
Nina Kacjan Maršić ◽  
Helena Šircelj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Physiology ◽  
Electron Transport ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Cucurbita Pepo ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Normal Functioning ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Physiology And Biochemistry ◽  
Respiratory Potential

The elements selenium (Se) and iodine (I) are both crucial for the normal functioning of the thyroid. Biofortification with these elements is particularly feasible in areas where they show a deficit. Iodine and selenium can have positive effects on different plants when applied at the correct concentrations. The effects of their simultaneous addition on plant physiology and biochemistry, as well as on seed germination and sprout biomass, were studied in pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L. ssp. pepo). To study the effect of Se and I on sprouts, sprouts were grown from seeds soaked in solutions of different forms of Se, I and their combination in the growth chamber experiment. In the field experiment, pumpkins plants were foliarly treated with the same concentrations and forms of Se and I. The combination of Se and I treatments enhanced the germination of the soaked seeds, with no significant differences between Se and I treatments for sprout mass. The yield of pumpkins and seed production were unaffected by Se and I foliar application. The anthocyanin levels and respiratory potential measured via the electron transport system’s activity showed different patterns according to treatments and plant parts (sprouts, leaves, seeds). The redistribution of Se and I from seeds to sprouts was significant. The accumulation of Se was higher in sprouts from the seeds treated with Se together with I, compared to sprouts from the seeds treated with Se alone. Interactions between Se and I were also noted in the seeds, which developed in the treated plants.

scholarly journals The Effect of Oleander (Nerium oleander L.) Extracts on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Four Pistacia Species

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 286
Author(s):  
Yusuf Nikpeyma ◽  
Mehmet Hakkı Alma ◽  
Ferudun Koçer
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Nerium Oleander ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Flower Stem ◽  
Pistacia Terebinthus ◽  
Pistacia Species

In this study, the effects of the extracts obtained from flower, stem, leaf, branch and their mixture of Nerium oleander L. on the seed germination and seedling growth of four Pistacia species (Pistacia terebinthus L., P. vera L., P. khinjuk Stocks., P. atlantica Desf. and P. terebinthus L.) were investigated. Five hundred grams of N. oleander was taken from the plant parts and the extracts were mixed with distilled water (1.5 L). The extracts were applied to Pistacia species for 24 and 48 hours. The results showed that the extract had positive effects on their germination and growths of the species mentioned above. The highest germination rate for all the Pistacia species was obtained from the extracts of flower, while the lowest germination rate was recorded in the mixture of all parts of N. oleander mentioned above. Moreover, the treatment time was found to reduce the germination ratio. It was also found that the extracts from the stem of N. oleander were the most effective on the stem height of the Pistacia species studied. It was followed by the extracts from branches, leaves and flower, respectively. Furthermore, the findings indicated that the extracts from the stem of N. oleander had pronounced effect on the stem diameter of the Pistacia species studied. It was followed by the extracts from flower, leaves, and branches, respectively. In general, the effects of the extracts from several parts of N. oleander on the germination and other growing parameters were found to be almost comparable to those of synthetic promoter, Gibberellic Acid (GA3).

scholarly journals Effect of Foliar Application of Micronutrients on Plant Growth and Seed Germination of Four Okra Cultivars

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 257-263
Author(s):  
Ghadir MOHAMMADI ◽  
Ebrahim M. KHAH ◽  
Spyridon Alexandros PETROPOULOS ◽  
Dimosthenis B. CHACHALIS
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Hard Seeds ◽  
Pod Length ◽  
Number Of Seeds

In the present study, the effect of foliar application of micronutrient fertilizers on okra plants was examined. Four okra cultivars (‘Boyiatiou’, ‘Veloudo’, ‘Clemson’ and ‘Pylaias’) were sprayed weekly throughout the duration of the cultivation with two commercial micronutrient fertilizers (F1 and F2) [e.g. M1= control (0 ml); M2= 40 ml (20 ml of each fertilizer); M3 = 80 ml (40 ml of each fertilizer). From the results of the present study, it was observed that plant height of ‘Boyiatiou’ and ‘Pylaias’ was increased by application of M2 whereas plant height of ‘Clemson’ and ‘Veloudo’ was either unaffected or reduced. Flower induction increased at both micronutrient levels (M2 and M3) only in ‘Pylaias’. Pod set was higher in treatment M3 in ‘Veloudo’ and ‘Pylaias’ and resulted in higher seed yield.  Pod length and diameter were not affected by micronutrient application, as well as 100-seed mean weight and moisture content; however the number of seeds per pod in ‘Pylaias’ was significantly lower in M2 and M3 than in M1, whereas the percent seed germination of all cultivars was higher following micronutrient application. Germination differed between the control and the micronutrient treatments at all times of harvest and plant parts. In conclusion, the main value of foliar application of micronutrients was to increase germination percentage and reduce hardseedness, especially for cv. ‘Veloudo’, since the occurrence of hard seeds in susceptible cultivars reduces germination, and therefore seed quality. In some cultivars (‘Pylaias’ and ‘Veloudo’ here) micronutrients may also increase seed yield by increasing pod set.

scholarly journals Effects of Different Nutritional Systems on Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth in Medicinal Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.)

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
D. Zarei ◽  
G. Shabani ◽  
M. Reza Chaichi ◽  
M. Khanahmadi ◽  
A. Akbarabadi
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Cucurbita Pepo ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Chemical System ◽  
Nutritional Treatment ◽  
Positive Effects

Abstract This study was carried out to determine the effect of different nutritional systems (chemical, biological and integrated) on germination and seedling growth in medicinal pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.). The statistical design was a randomized complete block design with four replications. Four levels of different fertilizing systems including chemical (T1), biological (a combination of nitrogen bacteria, Azospirillum brasilense and Glomus mosseae) (T2) and integrated fertilizing systems (biological fertilizer + 50% chemical fertilizer) (T3), and control (without fertilizer) (T0), were employed. The results indicated that the maximum seed germination was 95% and the highest seed germination rate with 30.4 per day was observed in the intergraded nutritional treatment. The experimental results showed that all nutritional treatments had positive effects on seed germination compared to control. The highest level of germination percentage with 95% and the highest rate of germination with 30.4 seeds per day were obtained in integrated nutritional treatment. However, the integrated nutritional system required more time to demonstrate its positive effect on the growth and yield of medicinal pumpkin compared to chemical system. The results of present experiment indicated that integrated nutritional treatment had the greatest positive impact on germination characteristics in medicinal pumpkin. Designing and developing such nutritional systems can guarantee and facilitate the achievement of long-term objectives of sustainable agriculture.

Luiz F. G. Labouriau and the dawn of seed science in Brazil

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
L. Felipe Daibes ◽  
Fabian Borghetti ◽  
Alfredo G. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Plant Physiology ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Pioneer Plant ◽  
Plant Biologist

Abstract Luiz Fernando Gouvêa Labouriau (1921–1996) was a pioneer plant biologist who made significant contributions to plant physiology, mostly by bringing seed germination into a thermobiological context. His studies have set the foundations of seed science in Brazil and keep inspiring researchers until now.

scholarly journals Effects of Different Priming Treatments on Seed Germination Properties, Yield Components and Grain Yield of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faruk TOKLU
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Yield Components ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Yield Component ◽  
Field Conditions ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Peg 6000 ◽  
Positive Effects

An experiment was conducted under laboratory and field conditions in order to evaluate the effects of different priming treatments, specifically KNO3 (1%), KCl (2%), KH2PO4 (1%), ZnSO4 (0.05%), PEG-6000 (20%), IBA (100 ppm), Mannitol (4%), GA3 (100 ppm) and distilled water, on seed germination properties and several agro-morphological plant characteristics of red lentil. Seeds not primed were used as a control. GA3 treatment increased shoot length. The control (non-primed seeds) treatment resulted in increased seedling root number and length. Distilled water, ZnSO4 and control treatments increased germination rate and percentage. In the pot experiments, GA3 treatment increased plant height and seedling emergence rate, whereas KCl treatment improved the number of nodules, as well as root and shoot dry weight when compared to the control. ZnSO4 treatment increased yield components and grain yield in field conditions. The results of this study showed that ZnSO4, GA3 and PEG-6000 seed priming treatments may be useful tools due to their positive effects on germination rate, germination percentage, yield component and grain yield of lentil.

scholarly journals Can Bulk and Nanosized Titanium Dioxide Particles Improve Seed Germination Features of Wheatgrass (Agropyron desertorum)

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reyhaneh AZIMI ◽  
Hassan FEIZI ◽  
Mohammad KHAJEH HOSSEINI
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Germination Time ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Tio2 Particles ◽  
Nanosized Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Mean Germination Time ◽  
Germination Value ◽  
Improve Seed Germination ◽  
Nanosized Tio2

The goal of this study was to evaluate concentrations of nanosized TiO2 at 0, 5, 20, 40, 60 and 80 mg L-1 with bulk TiO2 for possible stimulatory effects on wheatgrass seed germination and early growth stage. After 14 days of seed incubation, germination percentage improved by 9% following exposure to 5 ppm nanosized TiO2 treatment comparing to control. Similar positive effects occurred in terms of germination value and mean daily germination. Application of bulk TiO2 particles in 80 ppm concentration greatly decreased the majority of studied traits. Therefore phytotoxicity effect observed on wheatgrass seedling by application of bulk TiO2 particles in 80 ppm concentration. Exposure of wheatgrass seeds to 5 ppm nanosized TiO2 and bulk and nanosized TiO2 at 60 ppm obtained the lowest mean germination time but higher concentrations did not improve mean germination time. In general, there was a positive response by wheatgrass seed to some concentrations of nanosized TiO2. Usage of nanoparicles in order to improve germination and establishment of range plant in adverse environments similar to rangeland could be possible.

scholarly journals The efficacy of different seed priming agents for promoting sorghum germination under salt stress

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. e0245505
Author(s):  
Xiaofei Chen ◽  
Ruidong Zhang ◽  
Yifan Xing ◽  
Bing Jiang ◽  
Bang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salt Stress ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Nacl Stress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Positive Effects

Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] seed germination is sensitive to salinity, and seed priming is an effective method for alleviating the negative effects of salt stress on seed germination. However, few studies have compared the effects of different priming agents on sorghum germination under salt stress. In this study, we quantified the effects of priming with distilled water (HP), sodium chloride (NaCl), potassium chloride (KCl), calcium chloride (CaCl2), and polyethylene glycol (PEG) on sorghum seed germination under 150 mM NaCl stress. The germination potential, germination rate, germination index, vigor index, root length, shoot length, root fresh weight, shoot fresh weight, root dry weight, and shoot dry weight were significantly reduced by salt stress. Different priming treatments alleviated the germination inhibition caused by salt stress to varying degrees, and 50 mM CaCl2 was the most effective treatment. In addition, the mitigation effect of priming was stronger on root traits than on shoot traits. Mitigation efficacy was closely related to both the type of agent and the concentration of the solution. Principal component analysis showed that all concentrations of CaCl2 had higher scores and were clearly distinguished from other treatments based on their positive effects on all germination traits. The effects of the other agents varied with concentration. The priming treatments were divided into three categories based on their priming efficacy, and the 50, 100, and 150 mM CaCl2 treatments were placed in the first category. The 150 mM KCl, 10% PEG, HP, 150 mM NaCl, 30% PEG, and 50 mM KCl treatments were placed in the second category, and the 100 mM NaCl, 100 mM KCl, 20% PEG, and 50 mM NaCl treatments were least effective and were placed in the third category. Choosing appropriate priming agents and methods for future research and applications can ensure that crop seeds germinate healthily under saline conditions.

scholarly journals Growth and Gas Exchange of Cucurbita pepo L. Under Nitrogen and Silicon Fertilization

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Jackson de M. Alves ◽  
Alex S. de Lima ◽  
Cesenildo de F. Suassuna ◽  
Francisco R. A. Figueiredo ◽  
Toshik Iarley da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cucurbita Pepo ◽  
Polynomial Regression ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Simultaneous Application ◽  
Gas Exchanges ◽  
Nitrogen Levels ◽  
Randomized Block Design

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) is a horticultural crop of great socioeconomic importance in Brazil and in the world. However, inappropriate fertilization management, such as over-fertilization of soils, may become a limiting factor for its development. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the morpho-physiological behavior of zucchini submitted to nitrogen (N) doses applied via soil and foliar application of silicon (Si). The treatments were distributed in split-plot scheme in a randomized block design, with three replications. The plot was formed by silicon levels (0.0 and 6.0 g plant-1) and the subplots constituted by five nitrogen levels (30, 60, 90, 120 and 150 kg ha-1), adding up to 30 experimental units. Gas exchanges and growth parameters were assessed at 35 days after planting. The data were submitted to analysis of variance by the F test and in the cases of significance was performed a polynomial regression analysis for the nitrogen factor and Tukey test for the silicon factor. The supply of Si positively enhances the effects of N on growth characteristics and gas exchanges of zucchini. The simultaneous application of Si and N does not influence the leaf area of zucchini. The N dose of 93.9 kg ha-1 provides greater assimilation of CO2 in zucchini plants under the conditions in which the experiment was performed.

scholarly journals Allelopathic effects of invasive alien species Parthenium hysterophorus L. on seed germination of paddy and wheat

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Binita Shrestha ◽  
Chandra Bahadur Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Parthenium Hysterophorus ◽  
Cereal Crops ◽  
Wheat Roots ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Maximum Inhibition ◽  
Allelopathic Effects ◽  
Stem Leaf

The invasive species are the major cause of crop loss, across the globe, mainly due to their allelopathic effects on the growth of crop plants. In this study, we explored the allelopathic effects of Parthenium hysterophorus on germination of two major cereal crops of Nepal, Rice (Oryza sativa) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum). The experiment was conducted at laboratory of Department of Botany, Prithivi Narayan Campus, Pokhara, Nepal during 2017. In laboratory, seeds of rice and wheat were treated with aqueous extracts of P. hysterophorus plant parts viz. root, stem, leaf, inflorescence and whole plant with concentration of 5, 10, 15 and 20%. The experiment was laid out in a complete randomized design (CRD) in a factorial arrangement with three replicates of each test. The result suggests that the effect was more on wheat than on rice. The maximum inhibition in seed germination of rice was recorded by the inflorescence extract however, in wheat seed germination was inhibited by leaf extract. In both rice and wheat, roots were highly affected than shoots because root first encounters the toxic allelochemicals and absorbs it. The highest concentration (20%) of leaf, inflorescence and whole plant extract was found to be most pernicious whereas root and stem were recorded to have little effects.

Morphology and molecular phylogeny of representatives of the genus Coelastrella Chodat from the Urals and Khentei mountain systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 93-97
Author(s):  
Irina V. Novakovskaya ◽  
Irina N. Egorova ◽  
Nina V. Kulakova ◽  
Elena N. Patova
Keyword(s):  
Plant Physiology ◽  
New Species ◽  
Molecular Phylogeny ◽  
18S Rdna ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Morphological Similarity ◽  
The Urals ◽  
Physiology And Biochemistry ◽  
Mountain Systems ◽  
A New Species

Five strains of the genus Coelastrella were studied from the collections of live cultures of algae of the Institute of Biology, Syktyvkar, Russia (SYKOA Ch-045-09, SYKOA Ch-047-11, SYKOA Ch-072-17) and the Siberian Institute of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Irkutsk, Russia (IRK-A 2, IRK-A 173). It was found that, despite their high morphological similarity, the strains have different phylogenetic relationships. The analysis of the 18S rDNA and ITS1-ITS2 showed that the studied strains belong to the species: C. terrestris (IRK-A 173), C. oocystiformis (SYKOA Ch-045-09; IRK-A 2) and C. aeroterrestrica (SYKOA Ch-047-11). The SYKOA Ch-072-17 strain is probably a new species for the genus. The results confirm the high phenotypic variability and hidden diversity among the representatives of this group of green algae.

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