scholarly journals Viability and Dormancy of Rice Seeds after Storage and Pre-Treatment with Dry Heat and Chemical Agents

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne A. Mutinda ◽  
James W. Muthomi ◽  
John M. Kimani ◽  
George N. Cheminigw’wa ◽  
Florence M. Olubayo
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Seed Dormancy ◽  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Packaging Material ◽  
Rice Seed ◽  
Dry Heat ◽  
Rice Seeds ◽  
Pre Treatment

Inappropriate seed packaging and seed dormancy affects seed quality and consequently leads to reduced crop stand, low seedling vigour and reduced yields. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of seed packaging material and seed treatment on viability and dormancy in rice seeds. Effect of packaging material was evaluated by storing freshly harvested seeds of Basmati 370 and BW 196 varieties in polythene, khaki, cheese cloth, polypropylene (Pp) sack and gunny bag sat room temperature and at 6 oC for six months. Effect of seed treatment on dormancy was determined by pre-treatment of seeds with nitric acid at 0.1 M, 0.2 M, 0.5 M, 1 M and 2 M, gibberellic acid (GA3) at 1000 ppm, 2000 ppm and 5000 ppm, and hydrogen peroxide at 0.5 M, 1 M, 2 M, 3 M, 5 M and dry heat at 50 oC for 48 hours. The seeds were subjected to germination test on moist paper and data on percentage germination, seedling length and seedling dry weight were taken. Packaging material had a significant (P ≤ 0.05) effect on germination and vigour. At room temperature, seed stored in polythene bag had the highest germination 88.2% and 57.8% for BW 196 and Basmati 370, respectively. Basmati 370 in khaki bag stored in the cold room had the highest germination 48.3%, while BW 196 stored in polythene had the highest (86.0%). Pre-treatment of seeds reduced dormancy, with variety BW 196 showing the highest germination of up to 67%, while variety Basmati 370 had the lowest germination of up to 40%. Gibberellic acid (GA3) at 5000 ppm was the most effective in breaking seed dormancy resulting in up to 95.7% germination. The results of the study indicated that packaging rice seed in polythene bags for periods not exceeding six months and pre-treatment with GA3 maintains high seed viability and breaks dormancy, respectively, thus ensuring rapid and uniform germination of vigorous seedlings. This would reduce the period farmers have to wait after harvest before they can plant newly harvested rice seeds.

scholarly journals Treatment of rice seeds with salicylic acid: seed physiological quality and yield

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 352-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizandro Ciciliano Tavares ◽  
Cassyo Araújo Rufino ◽  
Sandro de Oliveira ◽  
André Pich Brunes ◽  
Francisco Amaral Villela
Keyword(s):  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Rice Seed ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Seed Industry ◽  
Physiological Quality ◽  
Rice Seeds

Seed treatment with growth regulators, especially salicylic acid, is a promising alternative to the seed industry because it is an important inducer of resistance to diseases and pests, as well as acting significantly on quality and seed yield. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of rice seed treated with different concentrations of salicylic acid, as well as assess the crop yield and seed quality. The treatments consisted of increasing levels of 0, 50, 100, 150 and 200 mg.L-1 salicylic acid. To this was prepared a stock solution of salicylic acid and the highest concentration by successive dilution in distilled water, the other concentrations were obtained. The physiological quality of seeds produced was treated and evaluated by tests of vigor and germination, and after harvest were evaluated seed yield. It follows that treatment of rice seeds with salicylic acid concentrations up to 130 mg.L-1 at a dose of 2 mL.kg-1 seed does not affect the germination and affects the strength, however provides substantial increases in the yield of seeds. The seed treatment with salicylic acid has no influence on seed quality produced.

scholarly journals Response of growth and yield of two soybean varieties to seed pre-treatment applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 883 (1) ◽  
pp. 012052
Author(s):  
N Herawati ◽  
A R Aisah ◽  
I Mardian ◽  
B N Hidayah ◽  
B T R Erawati
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Agronomic Crops ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Four Levels

Abstract Plant growth is influenced by seed quality. Seeds need to be treated to prevent pest and disease disorders or to increase seed germination. Soybean planting was carried out in this study by the treatment of varieties and seed pre-treatment application before planting. The study aimed to measure the growth and yield of soybeans by varieties and seed treatment before planting, carried out in the Village of Nggembe, District of Bolo, Bima Regency. The study used factorial randomized block design with two factors. The first factor was soybean varieties consisting of two levels, namely Devon and Dena varieties, and the second factor was the application of pre-planting seed treatments consisting of four levels namely Cruiser, Marshall, Agrisoy, and without seed treatment, each treatment was repeated three times. Observations were made on the performance of agronomic crops and soybean yields. The results showed that the treatment of soybean varieties and the application of seed treatment had a significant influence on plant height and soybean productivity, and both treatments had interactions on parameters of plant height, number of filled pods, weight of 100 seeds, and soybean productivity with the best results successively produced by a combination of Devon-Control, Devon-Marshall, Devon-Agrisoy, and Dena-Cruiser.

SEED TREATMENTS FOR ENHANCING GERMINATION OF WILD OKRA (Corchorus olitorius)

2003 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. VELEMPINI ◽  
I. RIDDOCH ◽  
N. BATISANI
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Sulphuric Acid ◽  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Leafy Vegetable ◽  
Corchorus Olitorius ◽  
Treatment Methods ◽  
Dry Heat

The effects of different seed treatment methods and durations of exposure on germination of wild okra (Corchorus olitorius), a traditional leafy vegetable consumed in many parts of Africa, were investigated. Seeds were exposed to seven treatments (hot water at 80 °C, hot water at 100 °C, dry heat at 80 °C, dry heat at 100 °C, concentrated sulphuric acid, 10% hydrogen peroxide and water at room temperature) for periods of up to 30 minutes. Exposure for five to 15 minutes in hot water at 80 °C was the most effective treatment for enhancing germination (>90%), followed by five minutes in hot water at 100 °C (80%) and 30 minutes in sulphuric acid (57%). Other treatments were less effective. Soaking seeds in hot water at approximately 80 °C for about 10 minutes can be recommended, therefore, to farmers as a simple, cheap and very effective way of germinating wild okra.

scholarly journals Effect of Seed Treatments and Containers on Chilli and Brinjal Seed Viability

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar ◽  
Suryapal Singh ◽  
S. S. Jakhar
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Seed Viability ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Packaging Material ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Pathology Laboratory ◽  
Seed Pathology

An experiment was conducted to investigate the influence of fungicides and packaging materials on longevity of chilli (variety: RCH-1) and brinjal (variety: Hisar Shyamal) seeds. The seeds were treated with 15 fungicides and were kept in three containers viz. Metal box, Cloth bag and Plastic zipling bag up to 12 months under ambient conditions in seed pathology laboratory of Department of Seed Science & Technology, CCSHAU, Hisar, India. The samples were drawn at quarterly intervals for ascertaining the seed quality parameters. The seeds treated with flusilazole and carbendazim (2 g kg-1 seed) in case of chilli and brinjal and stored in metal-box were found better for maintenance of higher seed quality parameters [electrical conductivity and dehydrogenase activity] during the study period. The study suggested that use of appropriate packaging material and seed treatment could be useful to prolong the storage life of chilli and brinjal seeds.

scholarly journals Treatment of rice seeds with thiamethoxam: reflections on physiological performance

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 458-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreia da Silva Almeida ◽  
Cristiane Deuner ◽  
Carolina Terra Borges ◽  
Géri Eduardo Meneghello ◽  
Adilson Jauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Defense Mechanisms ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Cold Test ◽  
Rice Seed ◽  
Seedling Length ◽  
Rice Seeds ◽  
Growing Conditions ◽  
System Length

Thiamethoxam is a systemic insecticide that is transported within the plant through its cells and can activate various physiological reactions such as protein expression. These proteins interact with defense mechanisms against stress in adverse growing conditions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of thiamethoxam in rice seeds and the potential benefits that it can provide. Two experiments were carried out and, in both, seeds were treated with commercial product containing 350 g of thiamethoxam active ingredient per liter of product, at doses 0, 100, 200, 300 and 400 mL.100 kg-1 of seeds: 1) it was conducted with three lots of IRGA BR 424 cultivar rice seeds, which were submitted to the following laboratory tests: germination, cold test, accelerated aging test, as well as field assessment: total seedling length, root system length, number of panicles and productivity; 2) four lots of IRGA BR 424 cultivar rice seeds, two high and two low-vigor, were subjected to the following tests: germination, cold test and greenhouse seedling emergence test. Thiamethoxam rice seed treatment positively favors the seed quality.

scholarly journals Action of gibberellic acid (GA3) on dormancy and activity of alpha-amylase in rice seeds

2002 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antônio Rodrigues Vieira ◽  
Maria das Graças Guimarães Carvalho Vieira ◽  
Antônio C. Fraga ◽  
João Almir Oliveira ◽  
Custódio D. dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Seed Dormancy ◽  
Amylase Activity ◽  
Alpha Amylase ◽  
Rice Seed ◽  
Efficient Treatment ◽  
Soaking Time ◽  
Forced Air ◽  
Air Circulation

To evaluate the effectiveness of gibberellic acid (GA3) in breaking rice seed dormancy and the use of alpha-amylase enzyme activity as an indicator of the dormancy level, seed from the intensively dormant irrigated cultivar Urucuia were used. The seeds were submitted to a pre-drying process in a forced air circulation chamber under 40ºC during 7 days and submersed in 30 mL of GA3 solution under 0, 10, 30 and 60 mg/L H2O concentrations, during 2, 24 and 36 hours. After the treatments, the alpha-amylase activity was determined by using the polyacrilamide electrophoresis and spectrophotometry. At the same time, the germination test was made. The results indicated a gain in germination and in alpha-amylase activity in higher concentrations and soaking time of seeds in GA3. These observations support the conclusion that soaking seed in 60 mg GA3/L during 36 hours can be used as a quick and efficient treatment in breaking rice seed dormancy and is equivalent to the forced air circulation chamber at 40ºC during 7 days. The alpha-amylase enzyme activity proved to be as an efficient marker of the seeds dormancy level.

scholarly journals Keefektifan Asap Cair dan Elektroterapi untuk Mengeliminasi Infeksi Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae pada Benih Padi

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Rizky G S Purnama ◽  
Kikin Hamzah Mutaqin ◽  
Efi Toding Tondok
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Bacterial Population ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Seed Vigor ◽  
Xanthomonas Oryzae ◽  
Rice Seed ◽  
Liquid Smoke ◽  
Rice Seeds ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Total Seed

The Effectiveness of Liquid Smoke and Electrotherapy to Eliminate Infection of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae in Rice SeedBacterial leaf blight caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is a seed-borne disease that can reduce the productivity of rice. Alternative treatments that have not been widely developed is application of liquid smoke and electrotherapy. The aim of this research was to study the effectiveness of liquid smoke and electrotherapy and their combinations to eliminate X. oryzae pv. oryzae without damaging seed quality. The study consisted of three experimental stages: (1) Liquid smoke treatment on the viability of the bacteria and rice seeds; (2) Electrotherapy treatment on the viability of bacteria and rice seeds; (3) Combination of liquid smoke and electrotherapy treatment in bacteria-infected rice seed. The results showed that liquid smoke concentration (5% for 30 minutes) was able to reduce 83.33% population of X. oryzae pv.oryzae on rice seeds with 94.33% seed vigor, 98.00% germination, and time required to achieve 50% of total seed emergence (T50) of 3.13 days. Electrotherapy treatment (400 mA for 20 minutes) was not only eliminated X. oryzae pv. oryzae on rice seeds up to 100% but also maintained seed vigor 81.67%, germination 89.33%, and T50 3.47 days. Electrotherapy treatment (400 mA for 20 minutes) followed by immersion of infected rice seeds in liquid smoke concentration (1% for 30 minutes) could reduce 94.59% bacteria population while maintaining 86.00% seed germination. Treatment of electrotherapy (400 mA for 20 minutes) followed by immersion seeds into liquid smoke concentration (5% for 30 minutes) could reduce bacterial population up to 100%, but caused phytotoxicity effect to the seedling.

scholarly journals Combined Effects of Biological and Chemical Treatment on Rice Seed Physiological and Sanitary Quality

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Alana Emanoele Pereira ◽  
Weliton Lucas da Silva Benites ◽  
Luana de Carvalho Catelan ◽  
Ana Paula Silva ◽  
Nadia Graciele Krohn
Keyword(s):  
Seed Quality ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Seed Vigor ◽  
Rice Seed ◽  
Water Control ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Seed Health ◽  
Physiological Quality ◽  
Rice Seeds

This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of integrated biological and chemical control of pathogens in rice seeds and their effects on seed quality. The experiment was conducted in a 2 × 5 factorial completely randomized design. Fungicide-treated (carboxin/thiram) and untreated rice seeds were inoculated with distilled water (control), Azospirillum brasilense, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, or Trichoderma harzianum. Seed vigor and viability, shoot and root length, and seedling dry weight were determined. The blotter test was carried out to assess seed health. Fungicide treatment improved seed vigor and viability and reduced the incidence of fungi. Biological treatment did not enhance the physiological quality of seeds but was able to control fungi. A. brasilense, B. subtilis, P. fluorescens, and T. harzianum controlled Phoma sorghina; B. subtilis, P. fluorescens, and T. harzianum were effective against Aspergillus flavus; P. fluorescens and T. harzianum controlled Pyricularia oryzae; and T. harzianum was effective against Gerlachia oryzae.

scholarly journals Effect of Seed-Borne Sarocladium Oryzae, the Incitant of Rice Sheath Rot on Rice Seed Quality

2010 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chellappan Gopalakrishnan ◽  
Ayyanar Kamalakannan ◽  
Veeramuthu Valluvaparidasan
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Reducing Sugar ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Rice Seed ◽  
Seed Infection ◽  
Phenol Content ◽  
Rice Seeds ◽  
Sheath Rot

Effect of Seed-BorneSarocladium Oryzae, the Incitant of Rice Sheath Rot on Rice Seed QualityRice seeds collected fromSarocladium oryzaeinoculated plants produced more discoloured grain, chaffiness and recorded much lower seed germination than seeds collected from healthy plants in all the three cultivars tested. The germination, chaffiness and discolouration in healthy plants were found to be in the range of 70.50 to 93.50 per cent, 5.5 to 17.75 per cent and 4 to 18 per cent respectively. There was a progressive and significant reduction in total sugar, reducing sugar and non reducing sugar content of rice seeds with varying degree of seed infection caused byS. oryzaeThe increase in phenol content due toS. oryzaeinfection ranged from 15.74 to 70.78 per cent and increase being proportional to the per centS. oryzaeseed infection.

scholarly journals Impact of Seed Treatments Pre-sowing and Organo-mineral Fertilizer on Spring Barley Production

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.E.A. Abd El Hamid ◽  
P.D. Bugaev
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Root System ◽  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Spring Barley ◽  
Mineral Fertilizer ◽  
Barley Root ◽  
Physiological Evaluation ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Positive Effect

The results of this experiment showed the effect of barley seeds pre-treatments and organo-mineral fertilizer on the morpho-physiological evaluation of seedlings, seed quality and productivity of spring barley (Mikhailovsky). Variance analysis results (ANOVA) showed extremely significant (p less than 0.05) variations between different treatments in all traits, where the treatments led to increasing the germination energy, laboratory germination, growth force and weight of 100 sprouts compared with control. There was a positive effect on the development of the barley root system. Pre-treatment of seeds in wet years have been proven to be the most effective, while the efficiency of seed treatment pre-sowing decreased when soil moisture was low. Therefore, in 2017 barley productivity increased when the seeds were treated with a mixture of Polaris with Siliplant by 25% compared to control, while in 2018 the yield increased (7.1%) when mixture of Siliplant with Polaris was applied compared to control.

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