Research for the Effect of Different Concentrations of Biological Activity of Water on the Germination of Maize and the Growth of Maize Seedling

2014 ◽  
Vol 955-959 ◽  
pp. 2123-2127
Author(s):  
Rong Yang ◽  
Jia Ping Li ◽  
Yan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Maize Seedling ◽  
Germination Index ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Aboveground Part ◽  
Germination Energy ◽  
Seeds Germination

Use different concentrations of biological activity water on corn seeds (Zhen Dan 958) by soaking to deal with, dilution multiple is primary liquid、10 times、50 times、100 times、200 times、400 times and 800 times respectively, as a comparison with distilled water, exploring the influence of biological activity water on corn seeds germination and seedling growth. The result shows: the highest germination rate、germination potential、germination index and germination energy of corn seeds are dealt with by dilute 800 times biological activity water, the aboveground part and root of maze seedlings’ dry weight is largest; dealing with by dilute 800 times biological activity water of maze seedlings’ chlorophyll are at its highest. The experiment tells that biological activity water has effect on corn seeds germination and seedling growth, its effect and dilute strength are related.

Salinity Tolerance of Black Gram Cultivars During Germination and Early Seedling Growth

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.K. Hasan ◽  
M.S. Islam ◽  
M.R. Islam ◽  
H.N. Ismaan ◽  
A. El Sabagh
Keyword(s):  
Salt Stress ◽  
Salinity Tolerance ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Sand Culture ◽  
Black Gram

Abstract A laboratory experiment regarding germination and seedling growth test was conducted with three black gram genotypes tested under three salinity levels (0, 75 and 150 mM), for 10 days, in sand culture within small plastic pot, to investigate the germination and seedling growth characteristics. Different germination traits of all black gram genotypes, like germination percentage (GP), germination rate (GR), coefficient of velocity of germination (CVG) greatly reduced, as well as mean germination time (MGT) increased with increasing salt stress. At high salt stress, BARI Mash-3 provided the highest GP reduction (28.58%), while the lowest was recorded (15.79% to control) in BARI Mash-1. Salinity have the negative impact on shoot and root lengths, fresh and dry weights. The highest (50.32% to control) and lowest reduction (36.39%) of shoot length were recorded in BARI Mash-2 and BARI Mash-1, respectively, under 150 mM NaCl saline conditions. There were significant reduction of root lengths, root fresh and dry weight, shoot length, shoot fresh and dry weight in all genotypes under saline condition. The genotypes were arranged as BARI Mash-1 > BARI Mash-3 > BARI Mash-2, with respect to salinity tolerance.

scholarly journals Extracts of Emmer Wheatgrass Grown with Distilled Water, Salinity or Selenium Differently Affect Germination and Cytosolic Ca2+ of Maize Pollen

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 633
Author(s):  
Alberto Marco Del Pino ◽  
Beatrice Falcinelli ◽  
Roberto D’Amato ◽  
Daniela Businelli ◽  
Paolo Benincasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Triticum Turgidum ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Biological Response ◽  
Pollen Grains ◽  
Water Salinity ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Agonist Activity ◽  
Maize Pollen

In this work, the biological activity of emmer (Triticum turgidum L. spp. dicoccum (Schrank ex Shubler) Thell.) wheatgrass extracts obtained from grains sprouted with distilled water, or salinity (50 mM) or selenium (45 mg L−1 of Na2SeO3), was tested through an experimental biological model based on the germination and cytosolic Ca2+ homeostasis of maize pollen grains. The effects of thapsigargin (TG) and of four phenolic acids (PAs: ferulic, coumaric, salicylic and 3-HO benzoic) on maize pollen were also tested as controls. Wheatgrass extracts influenced both pollen cytosolic Ca2+ and germination. The Ca2+ agonist activity of emmer wheatgrass was transient, different from that of TG, which caused a depletion of the stored Ca2+ and a permanent alteration of Ca2+ homeostasis. The results obtained with extracts compared to those obtained with pure PAs suggest that PAs in unconjugated forms, which are known to be well represent in emmer wheatgrass, contribute to the biological activity of extracts. The extent of the biological response of emmer wheatgrass extracts was influenced by emmer sprouting conditions (i.e., distilled water, or salinity or selenium). Maize pollen treated with Se-enriched wheatgrass extracts showed a less perturbed cytosolic Ca2+ and a higher germination rate.

scholarly journals Responses of Maize Varieties to Salt Stress in Relation to Germination and Seedling Growth

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuurismaan Hassan ◽  
Md. Kamrul Hasan ◽  
Md. Obaidullah Shaddam ◽  
Mohammad Sohidul Islam ◽  
Celaleddin Barutçular ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salt Stress ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth Stages ◽  
Water Control ◽  
Maize Varieties

A pot experiment was carried out at the Laboratory of Department of Agronomy, Hajee Mohamad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Bangladesh during 2016 to evaluate the response of maize varieties at germination and seedling growth stages under salt stress. The seeds of the BARI (Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute) developed four maize varietiesviz.Barnali, Khoi Vutta, Mohor and BARI Maize 5 were placed in plastic pots (each of 25 cm length and 12 cm width) on sand bed irrigated with tap water (control), 100 and 200 mM NaCl salt solutions. It was replicated in thrice with completely randomized design (CRD). Salinity stress significantly affected the germination characters and seedling growth parameters of maize varieties. The germination percentages (GP) and germination rate (GR) reduced significantly with increasing salinity, and the variety Khoi Vutta showed the highest GP and GR followed by Barnali and Mohor showed the lowest GP and GR followed by BARI maize 5. Under high salinity level, seedling growths characteristics like shoot and root lengths, fresh and dry weight of shoot and roots reduced remarkably in the variety Mohor indicating salt susceptible while the minimum reduction of the aforementioned traits was observed in the variety Khoi Vutta demonstrating high salt tolerant variety. The studied varieties can be ranked on the basis of salt tolerance as Khoi Vutta > Barnali > BARI Maize 5 > Mohor from the experiment.

scholarly journals Effects of nano-bubbles on seed germination of muskmelon

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Quy Tung Le ◽  
◽  
Chiti Sritontip ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Stem Height ◽  
Growth Indicators

Nano-bubbles (NBs) demonstrate their full potential in fields like agriculture, aquaculture, food processing, and wastewater treating. This study investigated the effects of air NBs on the progress of seed germination of muskmelon. Distilled water was treated with NBs under time schedules of 10, 15, and 20 min and untreated distilled water was used as the control. Statistically significant differences in seed germination rate occurred between treatments. Growth indicators such as stem height, root length, and leaf area were measured after 14 d after treatment with water containing NBs. Statistical analysis showed that there were significant differences in the dry weight of samples between treatments although these differences were quite small.

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

Trifluralin and Triallate Retention by Imbibed Tame Oat (Avena sativa) Caryopses

Weed Science ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin C. Heath ◽  
Ross Ashford ◽  
Robert B. McKercher
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Avena Sativa ◽  
Shoot Growth ◽  
Residual Activity ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Coleoptile Length ◽  
Seed Imbibition ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Phytotoxic Effect

The effect of exposing tame oat (Avena sativaL. ‘Hudson’) to trifluralin (α,α,α-trifluoro-2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-p-toluidine) and triallate [S-(2,3,3-trichloroallyl) diisopropylthiocarbamate] during seed imbibition was investigated in a growth cabinet at 21 C in the absence of light. Caryopses were imbibed in 0.0, 1.5, and 3.0 ppmv aqueous dilutions of trifluralin and triallate for up to 10 h, after which germination was continued in distilled water. Germination was not affected following imbibition in either herbicide. Both herbicides produced distinct visual symptoms of herbicide injury during subsequent seedling growth. Coleoptile length of 5-day-old seedlings was reduced following imbibition in a 1.5-ppmv dilution of either herbicide. Triallate at 1.5 ppmv resulted in a reduction in shoot dry weight. Both herbicides were largely excluded from embryos of imbibing caryopses. Seedlings were unaffected when cultured from embryos excised from caryopses imbibed in trifluralin and triallate dilutions. Seedling phytotoxic effects resulted from residual activity of trifluralin and triallate retained by the pericarp and testa of imbibed caryopses. Presence of the hull during imbibition decreased the phytotoxic effect of both herbicides on shoot growth. These findings suggest that germinating seedlings ofAvenaspp. may be affected by trifluralin and triallate at an earlier stage than previously realized.

scholarly journals Viabilitas benih dan pertumbuhan bibit kakao (Theobroma cacao L) pada beberapa jenis media simpan dan tingkat kelembaban

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Dian Wirawan Tambunsaribu ◽  
Syaiful Anwar ◽  
Dwi Retno Lukiwati
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Seed Viability ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Humidity Level ◽  
Storage Media ◽  
Vigor Index ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Germination Vigor

The research aimed to study the effect of type and humidity level of storage media and teir interaction on cacao seed viability and seedling growth. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized factorial design 3 x 4 with three replications. The first factor is the type of storage media (P) which is control (P0), charcoal shell (P1), and sawdust (P2).  The second factor is the humidity content of storage media (K) which is control (K0), moisture content 15% (K1), moisture content 30% (K2), moisture content 45% (K3). Parameters observed were seeds moisture content, electrical conductivity (EC), seed germination, germination vigor, germination rate,  height of seedling, leaf number of seedling, dry weight of seedling and hypothetic vigor index of seedling. Data were analyzed by anova and followed Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The treatments of charcoal shell and sawdust gave not significant effect to cacao seed viability and seedling growth, but it’s interactions gives significan effect the observed parameters. Combined use of  charcoal shell storage media with humidity content 30% gives the highest result to cacao seed viability and seedling growth after storage.Keywords : seed viability, storage media, humidity level and cacao

scholarly journals PENGARUH APLIKASI PSEUDOMONAS FLUORESCENS P60 TERHADAP MUTU PATOLOGIS, MUTU FISIOLOGIS, DAN PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT PADI IR 64

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-190
Author(s):  
Lisa Navitasari ◽  
Loekas Soesanto ◽  
Ahadiyat Yugi Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Fluorescens ◽  
Immersion Time ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Greenhouse Study ◽  
Detection And Identification ◽  
Physiological Quality

Effect of Pseudomonas fluorescens P60 on pathological and physiological quality and growth of rice IR 64  seedlings. The research objectives were (1) detection and identification of seed-borne pathogens of IR 64 rice, (2) testing Pseudomonas fluorescents P60 in inhibiting the in vitro growth of seed-borne pathogens colonies, (3) testing P. fluorescents P60 for pathological and physiological seed quality, and (4) testing P. fluorescents P60 on the growth of seedlings in the greenhouse. The results showed that some seed-borne pathogens can be found both on farmers’ IR 64 rice and factory’s; they were Aspergillus flavus, Alternaria padwickii, Pseudomonas glumae, and P. syringae. Application of P. flourescens P60 was able to inhibit the in vitrogrowth of colonies of all seed-borne pathogens, except P. syringae.  Related to pathological quality, the effect of P. flourescens P60 on percentage of seed-borne pathogens attack did not significantly different from that of benomil but smaller than distilled water. On the physiological quality of seeds, treatment of P. flourescens P60 has the same effect with benomil and distilled water, with  germination rate was more than 80%. In the greenhouse study,treatment of seed immersion time  in P. flourescens P60 suspension showed that the effect of immersion time as long as15 minutes and 25 minutes on  seedling height, root length, and seedling dry weightdid not significantly different. were. However, 25 minutes immersion time resulted in fresh seedling weight and root dry weight higher than that of 15 minutes immersion time.

scholarly journals Allelopathy of Sage and White Wormwood on Purslane Germination and Seedling Growth

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza PIRZAD ◽  
Vahid GHASEMIAN ◽  
Reza DARVISHZADEH ◽  
Mohammad SEDGHI ◽  
Abbas HASSANI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Root Shoot Ratio ◽  
Root And Shoot Length ◽  
Length Changes ◽  
White Wormwood

A bioassay run was carried out in the incubator to evaluate possible allelopathic effects of water extracts of sage and white wormwood on germination and seedling growth of purslane. Results showed that the type of extract and its concentration (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20%) significantly influenced final germination percentage, germination rate and index, root and shoot length, root/shoot ratio, fresh and dry weight of seedling of purslane. The interaction between these two experimental factors was always significant, producing different results according to the different combination levels. The statistical comparison of means indicated that the maximum germination percentage and germination rate (respectively 68% and 11.4% d-1) were obtained from the untreated control (0% extract), while the lowest values for the same two characters occurred with 15% of sage (respectively 45% and 6.4% d-1) and 20% of white wormwood (38% and 7.5% d-1). Concerning germination indexes, the highest (55) and the lowest (32) values were observed respectively on the control and with 15% of sage extract or 20% of white wormwood extract. The longest (4.5 cm) and the shortest (1.3 cm) root of purslane were obtained with 5% of white wormwood and 20% of sage extracts, respectively. Changes in shoot length with sage and white wormwood extracts were similar to those in root length, even though shoot length was less affected by the concentration of extracts. Root and shoot length changes brought to maximum (22.0) and minimum (8.9) values for the root/shoot length ratio, respectively with 5% of white wormwood and 20% of sage extracts. The maximum fresh (2.111 g) and dry (0.338 g) seedling weight of purslane were obtained from untreated control, producing the same seedling weight with 5% of sage, 5 and 10% of white wormwood extract. While the minimum fresh (0.692 g) and dry (0.111 g) seedling weight were obtained from 15% of white wormwood extract, so that there is no significant differences between this value and the seedling weight produced under 10, 15 and 20% of sage and 20% of white wormwood extract.

scholarly journals Biostimulant Seed Coating Treatments to Improve Cover Crop Germination and Seedling Growth

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiu ◽  
Amirkhani ◽  
Mayton ◽  
Chen ◽  
Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Perennial Ryegrass ◽  
Cover Crops ◽  
Land Reclamation ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Red Clover ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Soy Flour ◽  
Seed Coating ◽  
Growth Metrics

Biostimulant seed coating formulations were investigated in laboratory experiments for their potential to increase maximum germination, germination rate, germination uniformity, and seedling growth of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) seeds. Red clover and perennial ryegrass seeds were coated with different combinations of soy flour, diatomaceous earth, micronized vermicompost, and concentrated vermicompost extract. Coated and non-coated seeds of red clover and perennial ryegrass were evaluated for germination and growth after 7 and 10 days, respectively. Red clover seed was maintained at a constant 20 °C with a 16/8 h photoperiod, whereas for perennial ryegrass seed, the germinator was maintained at 15/25 °C, with the same photoperiod as red clover. Coated treatments significantly improved germination rate and uniformity with no reduction in total germination, compared to the non-treated controls in red clover. In contrast, for perennial ryegrass, the total germination percentage of all coated seeds was reduced and displayed a delayed germination rate, compared with the non-treated controls. Shoot length, seedling vigor index, and dry weight of seedlings of coated seed treatments of both crops were significantly higher when compared to controls for both species. In addition to growth metrics, specific surface mechanical properties related to seed coating quality of seeds of both species were evaluated. Increasing the proportion of soy flour as a seed treatment binder in the coating blend increased the integrity and compressive strength of coated seeds, and the time for coatings to disintegrate. These data show that seed coating technologies incorporating nutritional materials and biostimulants can enhance seedling growth and have the potential to facilitate the establishment of cover crops in agriculture and land reclamation.

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