scholarly journals Super absorbent polymer application in seeds and planting furrow: it will be a new opportunity for rainfed agriculture

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 1703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angélica Fátima de Barros ◽  
Leonardo Duarte Pimentel ◽  
Eduardo Fontes Araujo ◽  
Leandro Roberto de Macedo ◽  
Herminia Emilia Prieto Martinez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Water Deficit ◽  
Seed Coat ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Crop Failure ◽  
Seedling Mortality ◽  
Plant Survival ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Number Of Leaves

Brazil is the fourth largest grain producer in the world. Its agriculture is mainly rainfed, with two cropping seasons per year. While the first crop (i.e., spring/summer) receives greater precipitation, the second crop (i.e., autumn/winter) is associated with greater risk of crop failure mainly due to the low rainfall, suggesting that technologies that could optimize water use during that period are needed. Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) are used in the forestry sector to reduce seedling mortality and the frequency of irrigation of eucalyptus and pinus glue owing to their ability to increase water storage capacity in the soil. However, to our knowledge, very little is known about the use of PSA in annual agricultural crops. To this end, the effects of PSA, as a seed coat or applied in the planting grooves, on the initial development of sorghum seedlings under conditions of water deficit were evaluated in two experiments under greenhouse conditions. In experiment 1, sorghum seeds with and without PSA coating were seeded in trays and subjected to three irrigation intervals to induce water deficit. The percentage of emergence and emergence speed index were evaluated and, at 26 days after sowing, seedling height, number of leaves per plant, survival rate, and dry mass of shoot and root were evaluated. In experiment 2, the seeds of sorghum with and without PSA coating were sown in pots, with PSA applied in the planting grooves. At 30 days after sowing, the plant stand, number of leaves per plant, plant height, and dry matter mass of leaves, stem, and root were evaluated. The results showed that PSA applied both as a seed coat and in planting grooves increased seedling growth and dry mass of aerial parts at 26 days and 30 days for experiments 1 and 2, respectively. In addition, seed coating with PSA increased plant survival rate, but reduced the rate of seedling emergence in both experiments. Therefore, the use of PSA as a seed coat or applied in the planting groove has beneficial effects on the vegetative development of sorghum under low water conditions. Further research is needed to address the effect of PSA on seedling emergence.

scholarly journals Tratamentos Pré-Germinativos na Emergência e Desenvolvimento Inicial de Plântulas de Graviola

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
Marcus Vinicius Sandoval Paixão ◽  
Andrieli Ferrari Mônico ◽  
Rafaela Barreto Cazaroto Grobério ◽  
Gustavo Miranda Cremonini ◽  
Hélio Pena de Faria Junior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Annona Muricata ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Efficient Treatment ◽  
Green Mass ◽  
Leaf Dry Mass ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Collar Diameter

A graviola, Annona muricata L., produz sementes que podem apresentar dormência ocasionada pela impermeabilidade do tegumento à água, necessitando assim de métodos para superação desta. Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito de tratamentos pré-germinativos na emergência e desenvolvimento inicial de plântulas de graviola. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos ao acaso, com 13 tratamentos e quatro repetições, sendo cada unidade experimental composta de 50 sementes. As sementes foram submetidas aos tratamentos com imersão por 30 minutos, os quais foram: água (26 °C testemunha), solução de giberelina a 1.000, 2.000, 3.000 e 4.000 mg.L-1, água com gelo em ponto de fusão (0 °C), congelador por 6 horas (-10 °C), geladeira por 24 horas (10 °C), água em ponto de ebulição (100 °C), solução de NaCl 9 g.L-1, solução de KCl 5 g.L-1, água de coco e suco de laranja. A semeadura ocorreu em tubetes 280 mL contendo substrato composto por solo+eterco bovino. Trinta dias após a semeadura (DAS) avaliou-se a porcentagem, índice de velocidade e tempo médio de emergência das plântulas. Sessenta dias após a semeadura foram avaliados: número de folhas; altura da planta; diâmetro do coleto; comprimento da raiz; massa verde foliar; massa seca foliar; massa verde e massa seca da raiz. O tratamento com giberelina de 4.000 mg.L-1 de GA3 foi o tratamento mais eficiente para induzir a emergência e desenvolvimento inicial de plântulas de graviola.   Palavras-chave: Annona muricata. Giberelina. Propagação.   Abstract Soursop, Annona muricata L., produces seeds that may present dormancy caused by the impermeability of the integument to water, thus requiring methods to overcome it. The objective was to evaluate the effect of pre-germinative treatments on the emergence and initial development of soursop seedlings. The experimental design used was in randomized blocks, with 13 treatments and four replications, each experimental unit consisting of 50 seeds. The seeds were submitted to immersion treatments for 30 minutes, which were: water (26°C control), 1.000 gibberellin solution, 2.000, 3.000 e 4.000 mg.L-1, water with ice at melting point (0 °C), freezer for 6 hours (-10 °C), refrigerator for 24 hours (10 °C), boiling water (100°C), NaCl 9 g.L-1 solution, KCl 5 g.L-1 solution, coconut water and orange juice. Sowing took place in 280 mL tubes containing substrate composed of soil + bovine manure. Thirty days after sowing (DAS), the percentage, speed index and mean seedling emergence time were evaluated. Sixty days after sowing the following items were evaluated: number of leaves; plant height; collar diameter; root length; leaf green mass; leaf dry mass; green mass and dry mass of the root. The treatment with gibberellin of 4.000 mg.L-1 of GA3 was the most efficient treatment to induce the emergence and initial development of soursop seedlings.   Keywords: Annona muricate. Gibberellin.  Propagation.

scholarly journals Yellow passion fruit tree sexual propagation by different mucilage extraction methods and substrates

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Adriane Assis ◽  
Sergio Roberto ◽  
Vitor Júnior ◽  
Carla Oliveira ◽  
Rodrigo Hoshino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Passion Fruit ◽  
Stem Length ◽  
Water Retention Capacity ◽  
Retention Capacity ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Yellow Passion Fruit

The objective of this work was to evaluate the initial development of yellow passion fruit, as a function of the method of extracting the mucilage of the seeds (washing in water, fermentation in water and fermentation in water + sugar) and substrates (carbonized rice husk, coconut fiber and vermiculite). The completely randomized design with nine treatments and five replicates, with 50 seeds was used, in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement (three mucilage extraction methods and three types of substrates). After 56 days of sowing, the following variables were evaluated seedling emergence percentage, number of leaves, leaf area, stem length and root largest length, dry mass of shoot and roots; and substrates characteristics such as pH, electric conductivity, density and water retention capacity. The emergence speed index was evaluated daily from sowing. It is verified that, except for the number of leaves and the shoot dry matter mass, the other variables were influenced by the study factors. In general, in the seeds without fermentation and fermentation in water mixed with sugar, the highest averages were obtained, regardless of the substrate used. Thus, both mucilage extraction methods and all tested substrates are indicated in the initial development of yellow passion fruit.

scholarly journals Variation of Water Availability in Initial Development of Safflower

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 558
Author(s):  
Nayara F. F. da S. Cruz ◽  
Luiz A. Zanão Júnior ◽  
Reginaldo F. Santos ◽  
Luciene K. Tokura ◽  
Laís F. J. do Nascimento ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Water Availability ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Aerial Part ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Number Of Leaves

The availability of water is one of the most important factors for the development of the seeds. Thus, studies related to adequate humidity for germination, emergence and early development of safflowers, is necessary for the productive use of this culture. Thus, the objective of study was to evaluate the initial development of two varieties of seeds of Safflowers (IAPAR and IMA2103) in six levels of water availability in substrate: 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50%. At 15 days the seedling emergence were evaluate. At 30 days were evaluate plant height, root length, stem diameter, number of leaves, fresh weight of the aerial part and root, dry weight of shoot and root. The treatment without irrigation, there was decrease the emergence, emergence speed for both genotypes. Treatments above 30% of water availability in the two varieties presented emergency superior to 50%. Lower irrigation rates favored root length and dry mass.

scholarly journals Profundidade de semeadura no desenvolvimento inicial de pseudocereais

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 182
Author(s):  
Daniele Brandstetter Rodrigues ◽  
Thais D'Avila Rosa ◽  
Jonas Albandes Gularte ◽  
Diego Cardoso de Medeiros ◽  
Lilian Vanusa Madruga de Tunes
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Probability Of Error ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Sowing Depth ◽  
Tukey Test

<p class="Default">O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência da profundidade de semeadura na emergência de plântulas de sementes de  amaranto e quinoa. Foram avaliados os efeitos das profundidades de 0; 0,5; 1,0; 1,5 e 2,5 cm para amaranto e de 0; 1,5; 2,5; 3,5; e 4,5 cm para quinoa, obtidas por meio de anéis de pvc, com espessura equivalente a estes valores, que foram imersos no substrato para simular as profundidades de semeadura. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e as médias, comparadas pelo teste de Tukey com 5% de probabilidade de erro. Foram realizados os testes de germinação, primeira contagem de germinação, emergência de plântulas em bandejas, massa de matéria seca e peso de mil sementes. A profundidade de semeadura para o melhor desenvolvimento inicial indicada para amaranto é de até 1,5 cm, e para quinoa até 2,5 cm.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Seeding depth in the initial development of pseudocereals</em></strong></p><p class="Default"><strong>Abstract</strong><strong>: </strong>The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of sowing depth on emergence of amaranth and quinoa seeds seedlings. The effects of the depths of 0; 0.5; 1.0; 1.5 and 2.5 cm and amaranth 0; 1.5; 2.5; 3.5; quinoa and 4.5 cm, obtained from PVC rings with a thickness equivalent to these values, which were immersed in the substrate to simulate the sowing depths. The experimental design was completely randomized, with four replications. The data were submitted to analysis of variance and the means were compared by Tukey test at 5% probability of error. The germination tests were carried out, first count, seedling emergence on trays, dry mass and weight of a thousand seeds. The seeding depth for the initial development best suited for Amaranthus is up to 1.5 cm, and quinoa to 2.5 cm. </p><p><strong> </strong></p>

scholarly journals Weed Growth and Dry Matter Partition Under Water Restriction

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 701-708 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.F.P. LIMA ◽  
J.L.D. DOMBROSKI ◽  
F.C.L. FREITAS ◽  
J.R.S. PINTO ◽  
D.V. SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Water Deficit ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Water Restriction ◽  
Weed Species ◽  
Commelina Benghalensis ◽  
Weed Growth ◽  
Cultivated Species ◽  
Number Of Leaves

ABSTRACT The capacity of a weed to adapt to the restriction of growth factors is directly related to its ability to compete for those resources with the cultivated species. An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of water restriction on the growth and biomass partitioning of four species of weeds. The experimental design used randomized blocks, with five replications. The treatments were arranged in a 4 x 2 factorial, with the first factor being the weed species (Waltheria indica, Crotalaria retusa, Cleome affinis and Commelina benghalensis) and the second, two water regimes: daily irrigation (Irr) and water restriction (WR). The number of leaves, leaf area, dry mass of the plant and its parts (root, stem and leaf), and the mass distribution among different organs (roots, leaves and stems) were determined. The water deficit in the soil increased the root dry matter for C. retusa, W. indica and C. benghalensis, however, it did not alter the mass of the stem of the weeds. C. retusa and W. indica suffered a reduction on the number of leaves, leaf area, dry matter of the leaves and the plant dry matter under water deficit. W. indica and C. retusa had a reduction on the percentage of biomass allocated to the leaves, and an increment on the percentage of the roots mass, while C. benghalensis and C. affinis had an increase only on the roots mass.

scholarly journals Substrates and Sowing Depths in the Production of Pansy Seedlings (Viola tricolor L.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
B. B. Reis ◽  
D. B. Rodrigues ◽  
A. S. Almeida ◽  
H. L. Chagas ◽  
A. S. Suné ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Organic Residues ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Tukey Test ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Viola Tricolor ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

The success of seedling production for ornamental or any other crops depends on several factors, including the use of highquality seeds and the choice of suitable substrates. The aim of this work was to evaluate the use of different organic residues as substrates and sowing depths on the emergence and initial development of pansy seedlings. Two lots of pansy seeds were used. Seed lot quality was evaluated for water content determination, 1000-seeds weight, germination, first count of germination, accelerated aging, seedling emergence in sand. Post emergence was evaluated by the emergence speed index, shoot length, shoot dry matter and number of leaves. The experiment was performed under completely randomized design, with four replicates. Data were submitted to analysis of variance through the F-test and the means, compared to each other by the Tukey test, at 5% probability. The most indicated sowing depths for the development of pansy seedlings were 1.5 and 2 cm while the substrate which presented the best results was the Beifort&reg; S10.

scholarly journals Influence of internal seedborne Fusarium semitectum on cotton seedlings

2005 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria L. N. Costa ◽  
Onkar D. Dhingra ◽  
Janaina L. da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Rhizoctonia Solani ◽  
Seed Coat ◽  
Root Rot ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Threshold Level ◽  
Seedling Mortality ◽  
Disease Symptoms ◽  
Collar Rot ◽  
Fusarium Semitectum ◽  
Seedborne Inoculum

Fusarium semitectum was found to be the major seed colonizing fungus in the commercial acid delinted cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) seed lots. There was no correlation, however, between its incidence and seedling emergence and disease symptoms on the emerged seedlings in autoclaved sand. Inoculation technique simulating internally seedborne nature of the fungus showed that the observed non-correlation might be related to the threshold level of seed coat colonization. The internally seedborne inoculum besides reducing seedling emergence, incited an array of symptoms on the emerged seedlings, which ranged from negative geotropism, leaf tearing, collar rot leading to dry root rot and seedling mortality. The dry root rot continued to develop on the plants surviving the seedling phase. The collar rot symptoms can be confused with those caused by Rhizoctonia solani.

scholarly journals Emergence and growth of maize submitted to inoculant doses associated with saline water irrigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hallyson Oliveira ◽  
Ronaldo do Nascimento ◽  
Elka Costa Santos Nascimento ◽  
Robson Felipe de Lima ◽  
Carlos Vailan de Castro Bezerra
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Saline Water ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Saline Water Irrigation ◽  
Salt Level ◽  
Leaf Dry Mass ◽  
Emergence Percentage ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
The Difference

ABSTRACT Salinity, in general, affects the plant growth and development, making it a limiting problem for the agricultural production. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of inoculant doses of Azospirillum brasilense on the emergence and growth of maize submitted to salinity concentrations of the irrigation water. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse, with a randomized blocks design, in a 3 x 5 factorial [A. brasilense doses (0.0, 0.32 and 0.48 mL/100 seeds) and levels of electrical conductivity of the water (0.3, 0.6, 1.1, 1.7 and 2.3 dS m-1)], in 4 blocks, totaling 60 experimental units. The emergence percentage, emergence speed index, plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, leaf area, leaf dry mass, stem dry mass, tassel dry mass and root dry mass were evaluated. The treatments between salinity and inoculation had no effect on seedling emergence. The salinity significantly affected growth; however, the number of leaves increased in 12.8 % (V8) and 18.8 % (V10), when comparing the difference between the lowest and highest studied salinity. As for the plant height, there was an increase of 3.7 % up to the threshold salinity of the crop (1.1 dS m-1). There was an increase in the root dry mass with the application of inoculant doses at each studied salt level.

scholarly journals Viability and Vigor of Bacaba Seed (Oenocarpus bacaba) in Different Substrates

2020 ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
Daniella Inácio Barros ◽  
Helber Veras Nunes ◽  
Camila Torres da Silva ◽  
Bruno Henrique di Napoli Nunes ◽  
Rodrigo Silva de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amazon Basin ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Palm Tree ◽  
Virgin Forest ◽  
Federal Institute ◽  
Root And Shoot Length ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
The City

The Bacaba (Oenocarpus bacaba) belongs to the Arecaceae family, is a palm tree native to the Amazon, in which it is distributed throughout the Amazon basin, mainly in the regions of Pará, Tocantins, Acre, and in southern Maranhão, having as habitat the high virgin forest. The production of quality seedlings depends on several factors, and the composition of substrates is a major factor, because seed germination, root initiation, and rooting are directly linked to the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of the substrate. The experiment was carried out at the Federal Institute of Education - IFTO, Sciences, and Technology of Tocantins, in the city of Gurupi - TO, between September 5, 2018, and December 30, 2018. For the realization of the same, Bacaba seeds (Oenocarpus bacaba) were used, which were purchased at the street fair in the municipality of Gurupi - TO. Root and shoot length, number of leaves, root and shoot dry mass, first emergency count and seedling emergence were evaluated. The substrates: Washed Sand, Commercial Substrate, Pinus Bark + Sawdust Powder + Commercial Substrate, and Worm Humus + Coconut Shell + Commercial Substrate + Sawdust Powder provided the highest values of viability and vigor in Bacaba seeds.

scholarly journals Emergence Rate and Initial Growth of Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour) in Relation to Seeds Sizes

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 454
Author(s):  
Fábio Oseias dos Reis Silva ◽  
José Darlan Ramos ◽  
Ranieri Reis Laredo ◽  
Verônica Andrade dos Santos ◽  
Nathalia Vallery Tostes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Shoot Mass

The fruit plant &lsquo;Longan&rsquo; is considered as being native to Asia and is at present commercially explored in some regions. The objective of this work was to study the influence of seed size on seed emergence and initial seedling growth. The experiment was carried out using a randomized block design (DBC), with three treatments, namely, the seed sizes at seedling emergence according to their longitudinal diameter: small, medium and large. Each plot was composed of six seeds and five replications per treatment. The following characteristics were evaluated: emergence speed index, average time, percentage and relative frequency of emergence, leaf number, stem diameter, plant height, shoot dry mass and root dry mass. Seeds of medium and large size are those that presented satisfactory results for the characteristics related to seed emergence. The same ones stood out in relation to the small seeds for the variables percentage, average time, average speed and emergence speed index. Small seeds are not recommended for the production of &lsquo;Longan&rsquo; seedlings, given the long period of time to emerge and the low probability of the seedlings establishing satisfactorily in the field. The medium and large seeds were the most promising for the variables number of leaves, stem diameter, plant height, dry shoot mass and dry root mass.Therefore, according to the conditions in which the present work was conducted, the use of medium and large seeds for the production of &lsquo;Longan&rsquo; seedlings is suggested.

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