scholarly journals Effect of Sprouting on the Physico-Chemical Properties of Mung Bean Seeds

2021 ◽  
pp. 108-114
Author(s):  
Manne Hemanth Kumar ◽  
Kodidhala Vaishnavi ◽  
Surojit Sen ◽  
Sunayana Rathi
Keyword(s):  
Mung Bean ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Sprout Length ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Swelling Capacity ◽  
Length Width

The physico-chemical properties of seed are significant in designing equipment, marketing for evaluating seed quality. In this context, physico-chemical properties of three varieties of mung bean seeds, physical properties and germination properties during the sprouting period were evaluated. The average length, width and thickness were 4.64 mm, 3.64 mm and 3.26 mm at moisture content 10.70% on a dry weight basis. Hydration capacity ranged from 0.041 to 0.050 g/seed and hydration index ranged from 0.921 to 1.062, whereas swelling capacity ranged from 0.035 to 0.045 ml/seed and swelling index ranged from 0.927 to 1.447. Maximum sprout length and the germination rate were recorded in the variety SGC-20 at 96 h germination period as 45.56 mm and 96.67% respectively followed by the variety SGC-16 while IPM-02-3 reported lower sprout length and germination rate. Hence, the variety SGC-20 is best for consumption as sprouts among the three varieties.

scholarly journals Accelerated Aging Test to Determine the Vigor of Mungbean Seeds

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Luciana Maria da Silva ◽  
Anderson Dias Vaz de Souza ◽  
Rogério Lámim Silva Junior ◽  
Natália Arruda ◽  
Nei Peixoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seed Quality ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Precise Determination ◽  
Germination Test ◽  
Accelerated Aging Test ◽  
Seedling Length ◽  
Aging Test ◽  
Randomized Experimental Design

The use of good quality seeds is fundamental for proper establishment of a crop. In this way, for more precise determination of seed quality, vigor tests are performed in addition to the germination test. These tests enable the selection of the best lots for commercialization and planting. This study evaluates the effects of temperature and exposure times of the accelerated aging test for vigor classification of mungbean seed lots. Seeds of the mungbean cultivar Esmeralda were used, being obtained from four cultivated plots at the State University of Goiás (UEG), Ipameri Câmpus, in the 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017 harvests. The lots were initially characterized using germination and vigor tests (first germination count, germination rate index, seedling length, and seedling fresh and dry weight). The accelerated aging test was conducted with a completely randomized experimental design, in a 2 × 4 factorial arrangement consisting of two temperatures (40 and 42 °C) and four times (24, 48, 72, and 96 hours), with four replicates of 50 seeds per lot. The lots showed significant differences in the germination test, first germination count, germination rate index, and seedling length. The accelerated aging test was efficient in classifying lots. Lot 3 obtained the best results, while lot 1 obtained the lowest ones. The combination of 42 °C temperature and 72 h of seed exposure to the accelerated aging test is the best to classify mungbean seed lots.

scholarly journals The Effects of Ozone Exposure on Aged Soybean Seeds Stored in Different Packaging

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-175
Author(s):  
Indrie Ambarsari ◽  
Intan Gilang Cempaka ◽  
Sigit Budi Santoso ◽  
Munir Eti Wulanjari ◽  
Muhammad Nur
Keyword(s):  
Seed Quality ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Fatty Acid Content ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Soybean Seed ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Ozone Exposure ◽  
Soybean Seeds ◽  
Aged Seeds

This article describes an idea about improving the aged soybean seed quality through ozone application based on the consideration that the ozone's oxidative and reactive nature could preserve agriculture commodities during storage. Using soybean seeds that were naturally aged in room temperature storage (25±5°C) for two months, gaseous ozone's efficacy in rejuvenating the aged seeds was examined. The aged seeds were divided into three different packages: open container, polypropylene woven sack, and vacuum polyethylene plastic. Gaseous ozone at a capacity of 150 g/h was continuously exposed on packaged seeds during six months of storage under low temperature (18±5°C). The authors found that ozone in specific limit exposure could improve physiological characteristics and inhibit some chemical properties deterioration of aged soybean seeds during storage. Our technique allows for improvement in germination percentage and germination rate of aged seeds in the fourth month of ozone exposure (p<0.05). However, these physiological parameters decreased significantly in the sixth month of ozone exposure, signing that prolonged ozone exposure would lead to adverse effects due to excessive oxidation. The result also showed that ozone storage significantly retard the elevation of moisture and free fatty acid content of aged soybean seeds. The ozone effectiveness evaluation is confirmed in all packaging conditions, but the vacuum packaging offered better preservation on almost entirely seed quality parameters during storage, except for protein. This research result provides a promising technique to restore aged seed quality and can be used for better seed provision in the seed industry.

scholarly journals Influence of seed priming on germination characteristics of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench)

2021 ◽  
Vol 911 (1) ◽  
pp. 012086
Author(s):  
Ramlah Arief ◽  
Fauziah Koes ◽  
Oom Komalasari ◽  
Fatmawati
Keyword(s):  
Seed Quality ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Primary Root ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Seed Vigor ◽  
Germination Characteristics ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Seed priming or invigoration is presowing treatments of improving germination aimed to reduce the time from sowing to emergence and improving emergence uniformity. Research on seed priming was conducted Indonesian Cereal Research Institute (ICERI) seed laboratory from January until March 2021 to evaluate the effect of seed priming on sorghum seed vigor. Seed quality parameters includes germination percentages, germination rate, shoot and primary root length, seedling dryweight, Sorghum seed variety of Suri 4 were used as seed material. Results showed that among the priming treatments that give positive effect on germination percentage, germination rate, seedling dry weight were priming treatment with KNO3 1.5%.

scholarly journals Improvement of Selected Soil Chemical Properties and Potassium Uptake by Mung Beans After Application of Liquid Organic Fertilizer in Ultisol

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tristantia Anggita ◽  
Zainal Muktamar ◽  
Fahrurrozi Fahrurrozi
Keyword(s):  
Soil Ph ◽  
Mung Bean ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
K Uptake ◽  
Exchangeable K ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Animal Wastes

Recently, application of liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) in organic farming practices is of importance to prevent further soil degradation due to prolong and massive use of synthetic fertilizer. LOF provides faster plant nutrients than soil organic fertilizer. However, quality of LOF is substantially dependent on its sources. Animal wastes from rabbit, goat, and cattle are scarcely used as sources of LOF production. The study aimed to determine soil chemical improvement and potassium uptake by mung bean  as affected by LOF in Ultisol. The experiment was conducted at the Greenhouse Faculty of Agriculture, employing Completely Randomized Design with two factors. The first factor was animal wastes, consisting of goat, rabbit, and cattle wastes. The second factor was LOF concentration, consisting of 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% LOF. LOF was prepared by mixing altogether animal feces, urine, soil, green biomass, EM-4 and fresh water to total volume of 10 l in a plastic container. LOF was decanted to the polybag every week starting at one week after planting for four weeks to a total volume of 750 ml per polybag. Variables observed included soil pH, total organic-C, exchangeable K, soil nitrate-N, K concentration in plant tissue, K-uptake, and shoot dry weight of sweet corn The result showed that application of LOF from rabbit waste had the highest increment of soil pH as compared to the other treatment. However, exchangeable K was observed highest at the treatment of LOF from goat waste. Sources of LOF from animal wastes did not have an effect on K-uptake by mung bean. In addition, application of LOF up to 100% was able to improve soil chemical properties as indicated by the increase in soil pH and exchangeable K. So did the concentration and uptake of K, as well as shoot dry weight. Fertilization with LOF has benefit to the improvement of soil chemical properties leading to better K uptake.

scholarly journals Characterization and Nutritive Values of Amaranth Seeds

2020 ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
Akanksha Singh ◽  
Darshan Punia
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Swelling Capacity ◽  
Insoluble Dietary Fibre ◽  
Amaranth Flour

Backgrounds: Amaranthus have small lenticular seeds with a curved embryo that surrounds a starchy perisperm and with a seed coat whose color varies among black, brown, yellow and cream-white the present investigation was carried out to analyze the physico-chemical properties and nutritional composition of amaranth. Methodology: Amaranth grains were procured from the Medicinal Aromatic and Underutilized Plant Section, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. Amaranth flour was assessed for its physico-chemical properties and nutrient composition. Results: Results on physico-chemical properties revealed that bulk density of amaranth flour was 6.06 g/ml, water absorption capacity 9.40 ml/g and fat absorption capacity 58.16%. Swelling capacity of amaranth was 2.54 ml/g. The results of proximate composition revealed that amaranth flour had 10.33% moisture. 14.29% protein, 5.80% fat, 2.84% ash and 4.91% crude fibre. Albumin, globulin, prolamin and glutelin fractions of amaranth were 9.82, 9.50, 1.42 and 1.28 per cent, respectively. The total, soluble and insoluble dietary fibre content of amaranth was 27.34, 9.40 and 17.95%, respectively. Calcium, zinc, iron and potassium contents were 272.03 mg/100 g, 5.81 mg/100 g, 13.76 mg/100 g and 329.87 mg/100 g, respectively. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the results of present investigation that amaranth is very good source of protein (14.87%), crude fibre (4.91%), ash (2.84%), dietary fibre (27.34%) and minerals specially calcium (272.03 mg/100 g), iron (13.76 mg/100 g) and potassium (329.87 mg/100 g). Amaranth, a pseudo cereal rich in nutrients can be utilized in preparation of traditional products.

scholarly journals Effect of Plant Growth Promoters Application on Peas Germination and Growth

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-205
Author(s):  
Ritika Ramesh Musale ◽  
Ashish Vasant Polkade ◽  
Satilal Bhika Patil
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Hollow Heart ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Plant Growth Promoters ◽  
Water Ph ◽  
Treated Plant

Indian economy is largely influenced by agriculture.The present work focuses on evaluation of Plant Growth Promoters (PGPs) and fungicides based products in plant growth and protection. Lab-scale experimental studies were conducted at Green Vision Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India during January to March 2018 to estimate germination rate (by defining physico-chemical parameters like water pH, seed quality, seed conductivity, hollow heart disease test, blotting test for germination, viability, Root growth (ANOVA analysis) andplant growth by using different application methodslike drenching, root dipping and spraying. The degree of rooting and shooting were found to be associated with the applied PGPS type and concentration. Further the project envisages a comparative analysis of agricultural products containing PGPs, where ABI4- 0.1% and ABI4 NEW-0.1% (products with higher concentration of PGPs) showing 100% germination when compared with non-treated plant(control) for plant height, No. of leaves, rootgrowthand grain weight, conductivity test, hollow heart test to calculate EEF(Expected Emergence Field). Results of this study indicates that the PGPS and fungicides either commercially available (procured from market) or lab prepared widens the commercial prospects of PGPSin more concentrationsfor increasing the agricultural productivity of otherdicot plants thereby increasing the agricultural sector’s input to India’s GDP through sustainable agriculture methods(promoting biodiversity, minimizing loss of resources).

scholarly journals Harvesting Criteria and Drying Methods to Improve the Quality of Foxtail Millet Seeds (Setaria italica L. Beauv.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (03) ◽  
pp. 168-176
Author(s):  
Putri Aulia Lainufar ◽  
Abdul Qadir ◽  
M. Rahmad Suhartanto ◽  
Sintho Wahyuning Ardie
Keyword(s):  
Seed Quality ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Foxtail Millet ◽  
Seed Viability ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Maximum Growth ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Growth Speed ◽  
Vigor Index

Foxtail millet is annual grasses with grains that are smaller than those of sorghum, rice, and wheat, and is considered one of the minor economic crops but with nutritional values similar to other major food crops. The development of millet as major cereal crop is considered challenging due to the low quality of its seeds, and studies have been conducted to improve millet’s seed quality. We conducted this study to determine the harvesting criteria of foxtail millet seeds based on the change in color of the panicles. We also wanted to determine the drying treatment, and evaluate the relationship between the position of the seed on the panicles and the seed viability and vigor. The first experiment was arranged based on a completely randomized design with panicle color as the first factor (green, yellow 75%, and brown) and drying time as the second factor (0 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours). The second experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design with seed position as the main factor (base, middle, tip). The study was conducted on two genotypes of millet, i.e. “BOTOK 4” and “BOTOK 10”. The highest seed quality of “BOTOK 4” and “BOTOK 10” genotypes were obtained when the panicles were brown and dried for 72 hours; the seed chlorophyll content was the lowest and water content was 8.88%, with the highest viability and vigor, i.e., germination rate of 88.3%-90%, maximum growth potential of 92%-95.3%, normal sprout dry weight 596-620 mg, vigor index of 33.6% - 21.6%, and growth rate of 18.2%-17.1% etmal-1. The highest seed viability and vigor in “BOTOK 4” genotypes were obtained from the base position, i.e., 78.7% germination rate, maximum growth potential of 83.7%, vigor index of 56.5%, growth speed of 19.6 etmal-1, normal sprout dry weight of 48 mg, radicle length of 3.3 cm) and “BOTOK 10” genotypes from the middle position with 91.5% germination, maximum growth potential of 97.2%, vigor index  of 21.7%, growth speed of 17.0% etmal-1, and normal sprout dry weight 61 mg.

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