Selection of snap beans progenies to improve physiological quality of seeds

Research on snap bean seed production is essential for this crop to compete against other species that have better production technologies. This study aimed to select a physiological quality evaluation test for snap beans to improve progeny selection strategies. The experiment was conducted in the Seed Analysis Laboratory at the Federal Institute of Goiano, campus Iporá-GO. Seed from thirteen progenies were evaluated for physiological quality from a breeding program conducted by the genetic breeding department of the State University of Goiás, campus Ipameri. Seeds were evaluated for moisture content, thousand-seed weight, biometry (length, width, and thickness), germination, seedling vigor classification, length and seedling dry mass, emergence in the field, and emergence speed index of seedlings in the field. The genetic variability in the evaluated characteristics indicated that genetic breeding can contribute to a better performance in snap bean seed physiological quality. The germination test, vigor classification, emergence, and emergence speed index of seedlings can be used to design strategies for snap bean population selection that produces more productive seeds.

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Vigor tests in seeds creole of Phaseolus lunatus L.

Bioscience Journal ◽

10.14393/bj-v35n5a2019-42309 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Maria das Graças Rodrigues do Nascimento ◽

Maria Lúcia Maurício da Silva ◽

Edna Ursulino Alves ◽

Caroline Marques Rodrigues ◽

Maria Joelma da Silva

Keyword(s):

Electrical Conductivity ◽

Water Content ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Phaseolus Lunatus ◽

High Productivity ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Seed Analysis ◽

Seedling Length ◽

Physiological Quality

Seeds with a good physiological quality are essential to high productivity. However, for some seeds, Phaseolus lunatus L., the viability and vigor analyze show deficiency in quality. This work aimed to evaluate the physiological quality of Phaseolus lunatus L. seeds using several vigor tests. The study was realized at the Laboratory of Seed Analysis of the Agricultural Sciences Center of the Federal University of Paraíba, in Areia – PB, Brazil. We used seeds from five cultivars of P. lunatus (Branca, Orelha de Vó, Cearense, Rosinha, and Roxinha). To determine the physiological quality, we measured the water content, the viability and vigor test (germination, emergence, electrical conductivity, tetrazolium, first germination count and emergence, seedling length and dry mass). We used a completely randomized design for seeds evaluation, and the field test was performed in randomized blocks. The water content of P. lunatus did not differ among the cultivars, indicating a uniformity in the percentage of moisture. Also, the percentage and speed of emergency and the dry mass of seedlings did not differ among the varieties. The tetrazolium and electrical conductivity tests indicated that Rosinha cultivar had the worst viability concerning the other cultivars, showing a low percentage of living tissue and lower electrical conductivity. The seeds of Roxinha cultivar had the better physiological quality, and the Cearense cultivar had the worst quality evaluation. We recommend the tetrazolium test but not the electrical conductivity test to evaluate the vigor of P. lunatus.

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Silicon Added to Common Bean Seeds: Physiologic and Sanitary Effects

Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.5539/jas.v11n12p91 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 91

Author(s):

Patricia Migliorini ◽

Andrea Bicca Noguez Martins ◽

Ivan Ricardo Carvalho ◽

Vinícius Jardel Szareski ◽

Sheila Bigolin Teixeira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Common Bean ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Growth Reduction ◽

Crop Season ◽

Rice Hulls ◽

Seed Analysis ◽

Randomized Experimental Design ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

Different Doses

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the of common bean seeds coating with different doses of Si, supplied by the carbonized rice hulls, in its physic, physiologic and sanitary attributes, as well determine the amount of this element absorbed in plants. The experiment was conducted in Laboratory of Seed Analysis belonging to the Universidade Federal de Pelotas-Brazil, during the crop season 2014/2015. For this, common bean seeds of cultivar BRS Expedito were treated at doses of 0, 45, 90, 135 and 180 grams of Si 100 kg-1 of seeds, using a completely randomized experimental design with four replicates The use of different doses of carbonized rice hulls in the seed coat does not alter the physical quality and does not negatively affect the physiological quality of the seeds. Crescent doses of carbonized rice hulls up to 101 g of Si 100 kg-1 of seeds increase the seedlings vigor evaluated by the total dry mass and length of shoot at 21 days after seeding, as well as the Si amount in roots. The root dry mass at 21 days after seeding presents growth reduction with the increase of doses until 104 g of Si 100 kg-1 of seeds, although, without compromising the shoot development and the element accumulation. The different Si doses supplied by the carbonized rice hulls do not control pathogens associated to seeds.

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Physiology of Growth and Development of Fruits and Seeds of Common Beans

Journal of Agricultural Studies ◽

10.5296/jas.v9i1.17991 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 186

Author(s):

Samara Dayse Da Luz Ayres ◽

Jackson Silva Nóbrega ◽

Riselane de Lucena Alcântara Bruno ◽

Ademar Pereira De Oliveira ◽

Edna Ursulino Alves ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Growth And Development ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Germination Percentage ◽

Common Beans ◽

Physiological Maturity ◽

Seed Analysis ◽

Physiological Quality

Common beans are one of the most economically important legumes in the world. The determination of the ideal harvesting period may coincide with the maximum seed quality and vigor. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the physiology of growth and development of fruits, seeds and seedlings of two cultivars of common beans. To this end, two cultivars of common beans were used: the “Macarrão Trepador” and “Rasteiro Fartura” harvested every five days after anthesis (DAA). The pods were harvested and sent to the laboratory for seed analysis and extraction. In the laboratory, biometric characteristics of fruits and seeds, physiological quality (germination and vigor) and chemical composition of seeds were evaluated. The physiological maturity of “Macarrão Trepador” and “Rasteiro Fartura” cultivars occurred at 35 DAA, during which the seeds had the maximum dry matter and the minimum water content. The chemical composition of the seeds of both cultivars was similar, except for lignin, whose content was higher in “Rasteiro Fartura” cultivar at 25 DAA. The color and dry mass of fruits and seeds, germination percentage, first germination count, germination speed index and average germination time are the indicators that help in determining the physiological maturity point.

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Comparison of Soil and Genotypic Effects on Calcium Concentration of Snap Bean Pods

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.32.1.68 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 68-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Edison Miglioranza ◽

Phillip Barak ◽

Kenneth Kmiecik ◽

James Nienhuis

Keyword(s):

Phaseolus Vulgaris ◽

Soil Solution ◽

Calcium Concentration ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Human Nutrition ◽

Snap Bean ◽

True Blue ◽

Snap Beans ◽

Genotypic Effects

Soils were fertilized with gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O) at rates up to 4 t·ha-1, and Ca2+ concentrations in pods of 12 snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars were determined, with the intention of improving snap beans as a source of Ca2+ for human nutrition. The addition of gypsum to the soil did not affect the Ca2+ concentration of pods, even though Ca2+ in the soil solution increased from 4 to 15 mmol·L-1. Calcium concentrations of pods of the various snap bean cultivars ranged from 4.1 to 5.7 mg·g-1 dry mass. `Top Crop', `Astrel', `Tenderlake', and `True Blue' had the highest Ca2+ concentration in the pods and `Labrador' and `Roma II' had the lowest. The results suggest that factors other than Ca2+ supply influenced the Ca2+ concentration of the snap bean pod. Therefore, increased Ca2+ concentration of pods may be better achieved through breeding and selection rather than Ca2+ fertilization when Ca2+ levels in soil are sufficient.

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AVOCADO SEEDLINGS MULTIPLE STEMS PRODUCTION

Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura ◽

10.1590/0100-29452016221 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

MARCUS VINICIUS SANDOVAL PAIXÃO ◽

JOSÉ CARLOS LOPES ◽

EDILSON ROMAIS SCHMILDT ◽

RODRIGO SOBREIRA ALEXANDRE ◽

CAROLINE MERLO MENEGHELLI

Keyword(s):

Root Length ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Adventitious Rooting ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Stem Diameter ◽

Experimental Unit ◽

Shoot Height ◽

Shoot Dry Weight ◽

Federal Institute ◽

Multiple Stems

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the potential of multi-stems in avocado seeds according to their mass as well as the adventitious rooting of multi-stem budding with or without the use of auxin. The research was carried out at the Vegetation House of Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Santa Teresa -ES, with seeds of different masses: <60 g, 61 to 80 g, 81 to 100 g and >100 g, in which each experimental unit was made of five seeds, distributed within five repetitions, under a completely randomized design. The seeds were put to germinate and the percentage number of emergence and multiple stems were evaluated. After 150 days, the following evaluations were carried out: survival of rooted cuttings; number of leaves; stem diameter; root length; root volume; root and shoot fresh mass; root and shoot dry mass; shoot height; absolute growth and shoot growth rate; shoot dry weight/root dry mass ratio; shoot height/stem diameter ratio; shoot height/root length and Dickson's quality index ratio. Avocado seeds with mass over 100 g and between 81-100 g presented higher percentage of multiple stems. Rods over 20 cm that were not treated with IBA (indole-3-butyric acid) resulted on avocado plants of better quality. The use of IBA (2000 mg L-1) does not affect the rooting and growth of avocado's multi-stem plants.

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PRODUCTION AND PHYSIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF SOYBEAN SEEDS IN ORTHIC QUARTZARENIC NEOSOIL OF THE CERRADO REGION

Revista Caatinga ◽

10.1590/1983-21252015v28n414rc ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 127-134

Author(s):

CHARLINE ZARATIN ALVES ◽

GUSTAVO MARTINS ZAQUEU ◽

ERIC FABIANO SERAGUZI ◽

AGUINALDO JOSÉ FREITAS LEAL ◽

JOSUÉ BISPO DA SILVA

Keyword(s):

Electrical Conductivity ◽

Aerial Part ◽

Water Distribution ◽

Accelerated Aging ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Soybean Seeds ◽

Scheme Design ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

Tetrazolium Test

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the sowing periods in production, productivity component and physiological quality of seeds of three soybean cultivars (TMG133RR, P98Y70RR and NS7670RR) in Orthic Quartzarenic Neosoil in the cerrado region. The design used was a randomized block a factorial scheme design with four repetitions, and each plot with useful space consisted of three rows of four meters length, spaced at 0.45 meters. Field evaluations were the final stand, the height of the plants, height of the first pod insertion, the mass of 100 seeds and productivity. Already in the lab seeds were evaluated for germination and vigor (first germination count, emergency, emergence speed index, length and dry mass of the aerial part of the plant and roots, electrical conductivity, accelerated aging and tetrazolium test). It concludes that it is possible to use Orthic Quartzarenic Neosoils, located in the Cerrado region at altitudes higher than 600 m, in years and places with good water distribution in the spring-summer seasons, for grain and soybeans production, but as a first goal, the crop should be sown in the first 20 days of November otherwise it should take place in early December.

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Physiological Performance of White Oat Seeds Treated with Phosphite-based Products

Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research ◽

10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i230125 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Daisy Leticia Ramirez Monzon ◽

Iara Maiqueli Stern Lemke ◽

Lider Ayala ◽

Maria Johana Gonzalez Vera ◽

Geri Eduardo Menegelho

Keyword(s):

Seed Treatment ◽

Accelerated Aging ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Shoot Length ◽

Commercial Products ◽

Physiological Performance ◽

Accelerated Aging Test ◽

Seed Analysis ◽

Oat Seeds ◽

Resistance Inducers

Aims: White oats are considered one of the most important cereals in the world. Currently, fertilizers based on phosphorus and silicon are being studied as inductors of resistance in the treatment of seeds, since they have as advantages such as low costs and excellent absorption by plants. The effects of seed treatment with phosphite resistance inducers are still unknown, being necessary the study in relation to interact with the seed at the time of twinning. Study Design: The experimental design used was completely randomized, with four replications, two commercial products based on phosphite FullTec Mais and Ultra Plus and five doses. Place and Duration of Study: The work was conducted at the Didactic Laboratory of Seed Analysis of the Faculty of Agronomy Eliseu Maciel of the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), Pelotas-RS, in 2019. Methodology: White oat seeds were used, produced in the 2018/2019 agricultural kharif and treated with commercial products based on FullTec Mais and Ultra Plus phosphites, in five doses: 0; 1.0; 2.0; 3.0; 4.5 mL for each 100 kg of seeds. The variables evaluated were first germination count (CP), germination (G), shoot length (CA), root length (CR), total length (CT), accelerated aging (EV) and total dry mass (MST). The data expressed as a percentage were subjected to analysis of variance to verify the effect of treatments. Then, the Duncan means test (P=0.5) was performed, for the discrimination between the treatment means. Statistical analyzes were performed using the R Core Team (2020). Results: The results showed that the FullTec Mais product stimulates the physiological performance of white oat seeds for the variables first germination count (CP), germination (G) and shoot length (CA), with a dose of 2 mL of the product per 100 kg of seeds that showed the highest expression. For the Ultra Plus product at a dose of 1 mL of the product per 100 kg of seeds it is more efficient in the accelerated aging test (EV), for the other variables it did not show significant differences. Conclusion: It is possible to use phosphite-based micronutrients in seed treatment, without causing physiological damage to the seed during the twinning process.

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Scheduling of irrigation in snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris var. nanus) using canopy temperature

International Journal of Horticultural Science ◽

10.31421/ijhs/11/1/565 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

L. Helyes ◽

Z. Pék ◽

Gy. Varga ◽

J. Dimény

Keyword(s):

Phaseolus Vulgaris ◽

Water Supply ◽

Surface Temperature ◽

Yield Loss ◽

Canopy Temperature ◽

Water Turnover ◽

Snap Bean ◽

Snap Beans ◽

Yield Production ◽

Spring Sowing

The present paper evaluates the result of irrigation experiments carried out on snap beans sown in spring and summer and grown with and without irrigation. The experiments were run over the course of 12 years. In the average of 12 years, the yield was 2.8t ha-I for spring sown and 1.9 t ha-I in summer-sown plants without irrigation. The lowest level of profitable production, the 5.5t ha-I was reached twice in the case of spring sowing and only once in the case of summer sowing. Profitable yield production can be ensured only with regular irrigation and thus the yield may be increased by 4-5 times. In four of the twelve years we determined the canopy surface temperature of snap bean stands with and without irrigation. A Raynger II infrared remote thermometer determined the canopy surface temperature every day at 13.00 hours. The canopy temperature can well characterize the water supply of plant stands. This parameter may be used for describing the degree of drought and the water turnover of plant stands with different water supply. The positive values of foliage-air temperature differences (SDD) numerically express the degree of drought and the water supply of the crops. The results indicated that a 1 °C higher SDD value may cause 90-130 kg/ha yield loss.

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Fruit sizes and methods of seed extraction in Physalis physiological potential

Revista Agro mbiente On-line ◽

10.18227/1982-8470ragro.v14i0.6142 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

Author(s):

Verônica Pellizzaro ◽

Mônica Satie Omura ◽

Jean Carlo Braubraz de Paula ◽

Felipe Favoretto Furlan ◽

Lúcia Sadayo Assari Takahashi

Keyword(s):

Fruit Size ◽

Extraction Methods ◽

Dry Mass ◽

State University ◽

Physalis Peruviana ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Small Fruit ◽

Seed Extraction ◽

Physiological Quality ◽

Solanaceae Family

Physalis peruviana L., a small fruit belonging to the Solanaceae family, is known for the high vitamins A and C, iron, and phosphorus content. As it presents numerous opportunities for adding value to family producers, it has been gaining space in the consumer market. Characteristics such as fruit size and seed extraction methods can interfere with the physiological potential of the seeds. Thus, the objectives of this study were to evaluate the relationship between fruit size and physiological quality of Physalis seeds and to establish an effective method for the extraction of its seeds. The experiment was conducted at the Phytotechnics Laboratory of the State University of Londrina, using a completely randomized design in a 3×2 factorial scheme, with 4 replications of 50 seeds. The factors consisted of three fruit sizes (small, medium, and large) and two extraction methods (manual and mechanical). The averages obtained were compared using the Tukey test (p ≤ 0.05). After 28 days of germination, the following evaluations were made: percentage of germination, first germination count, germination speed index, length, and dry mass of seedlings. The physiological potential of the seeds was influenced by the size of the fruits. The method of manual seed extraction proved to be superior and more efficient than the mechanical method.

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SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF Joannesia princeps Vell. SEEDS1

Revista Árvore ◽

10.1590/1806-90882017000400010 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Rômulo André Beltrame ◽

José Carlos Lopes ◽

Julião Soares de Souza Lima ◽

Vagner Mauri Quinto

Keyword(s):

Spatial Distribution ◽

Root System ◽

Spatial Dependence ◽

Aerial Part ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Fresh Mass ◽

Plastic Bags ◽

Mother Plants ◽

Physiological Quality

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to analyze the spatial distribution of the attributes that determine the physiological quality of Joannesia princeps seeds. Seeds were collected, individually from, 40 mother plants in the Horto Florestal Municipal Laerth Paiva Gama, in Alegre-ES, which constituted the georeferenced sampling mesh. For germination, the seeds tegument was cracked and was held the imbibition in gibberellic acid GA3 500 mg L-1 for 24 h in environmental chamber with temperature adjusted to 30 ºC. The seeds were sown in plastic bags of ± 600 cm3 containing soil+sand+manure in the proportion of 1:1:1. On the 65th day after sowing, the following variables were analised: emergence (E), emergence speed index (IVE), root length (CR), diameter of base (DC), shoot length of the aerial part (CPA), fresh mass of the root system (MFSR), fresh mass of the aerial part (MFPA), dry mass of the root system (MSSR) and dry mass of the aerial part (MSPA). Data were subjected to descriptive statistics, geostatistics and kriging. With the exception of CPA and MFSR, it was found spatial dependence for the other studied variables: E, IVE, CR, DC, MFPA, MSSR e MSPA; varying of 14,0 a 47,5 m, so that the lowest range for the CR and longer range and degree of spatial dependence for the IVE. The analysis of the spatial distribution of the physiological quality of seeds of J. princeps can be used as a tool to define the sampling region of seeds with high and low vigor.

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