scholarly journals Studies on Seed Dormancy Breaking in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Variety Poinsett

Author(s):  
H. Usha Nandhini Devi ◽  
J. Renugadevi ◽  
V. Rajasree ◽  
L. Pugalendhi

Experiments were carried out to study the effect of chemicals in breaking the dormancy of cucumber. The study was conducted at the Department of Vegetable Science, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore during 2017-2018. The seeds of cucumber variety Poinsett were treated with various chemicals immediately after harvest to standardize the best dormancy breaking treatment. The design of the experiment was Factorial Randomised Block Design with two replications. The seeds were treated with the chemicals for 12 hrs and 24 hours duration. The germination test was conducted. Observations on seed and seedling quality parameters viz., speed of germination, and germination percent, vigor index I and vigor index II were recorded. At 12 hours duration, the highest speed of germination (23.29) was recorded in T2 (GA3150 ppm) whereas the highest germination percentage (92) was recorded in T8 (Ethrel150 ppm). At 24 hours duration, the highest speed of germination (30.77) and the highest germination percentage (86) was observed in T12 (KNO3500 ppm). At 12 hours duration, the highest Vigor Index I (2800.16) was recorded in T9 (Ethrel 500 ppm) while the vigor Index II was the highest (12.19) in T8 (Ethrel150 ppm). At 24 hours duration, the highest Vigor Index I (2349.28) was observed in T10 (Ethrel 1000 ppm) while the vigor Index II was the highest (14.066) in T11 (KNO3150 ppm).

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Yuhan Tang ◽  
Keliang Zhang ◽  
Yin Zhang ◽  
Jun Tao

Sorbus alnifolia (Siebold & Zucc.) K.Koch (Rosaceae) is an economically important tree in the temperate forests of Eastern China. In recent decades, ever-increasing use and modification of forestlands have resulted in major degeneration of the natural habitat of S. alnifolia. Moreover, S. alnifolia seeds germinate in a complicated way, leading to a high cost of propagation. The current study aimed to determine the requirements for breaking seed dormancy and for germination as well as to characterize the type of seed dormancy present in this species. Moreover, the roles of temperature, cold/warm stratification, and gibberellic acid (GA3) in breaking dormancy were tested combined with a study of the soil seed bank. The results showed that intact seeds of S. alnifolia were dormant, requiring 150 days of cold stratification to achieve the maximum germination percentage at 5/15 °C. Exposure of the seeds to ranges of temperatures at 15/25 °C and 20/30 °C resulted in secondary dormancy. Scarifying seed coat and partial removal of the cotyledon promoted germination. Compared with long-term cold stratification, one month of warm stratification plus cold stratification was superior in breaking dormancy. Application of GA3 did not break the dormancy during two months of incubation. Seeds of S. alnifolia formed a transient seed bank. The viability of freshly matured S. alnifolia seeds was 87.65% ± 11.67%, but this declined to 38.25% after 6-months of storage at room temperature. Seeds of S. alnifolia have a deep physiological dormancy; cold stratification will be useful in propagating this species. The long chilling requirements of S. alnifolia seeds would avoid seedling death in winter.


2018 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. REZVANI ◽  
S.A. SADATIAN ◽  
H. NIKKHAHKOUCHAKSARAEI

ABSTRACT: Our knowledge about seed dormancy breaking and environmental factors affecting seed germination of greater bur-parsley (Turgenia latifolia) is restricted. This study has addressed some seed dormancy breaking techniques, including different concentrations of gibberellic acid (GA3) and potassium nitrate (KNO3), leaching duration, physical scarification as well as some environmental factors effective on seed germination such as salt and drought stresses, pH and seed planting depth. Seed germination was promoted with lower concentrations of KNO3 (0.01 to 0.02 g L-1), while higher concentrations reduced germination percentage. Seed dormancy was declined by low concentrations of GA3 up to 100 ppm. Seeds of greater bur-parsley germinated in a range of pH from 3 to 7. With enhancement of drought and salt stresses, seed germination decreased. Also, there was no seed germination in a high level of stresses. Seedling emergence reduced as planting depth increased. Use of GA3, KNO3, leaching and physical scarification had a positive effect on seed dormancy breaking of greater bur-parsley. The information from the study increases our knowledge about seed dormancy breaking techniques, response of germination to drought and salt stresses and also determination of distribution regions of greater bur-parsley in the future.


Irriga ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-547
Author(s):  
Thayana Cristina de Andrade Rodrigues ◽  
JOAQUIM ALVES DE LIMA JUNIOR ◽  
Rodrigo Otávio Rodrigues Melo Souza ◽  
Cândido F De Oliveira Neto ◽  
Ivan Carlos F Martins

VIABILIDADE TÉCNICA DA PRODUÇÃO DE PEPINO JAPONÊS SUBMETIDO A DIFERENTES LÂMINAS DE IRRIGAÇÃO     THAYANA CRISTINA DE ANDRADE RODRIGUES1; JOAQUIM ALVES DE LIMA JUNIOR2; RODRIGO OTÁVIO RODRIGUES DE MELO SOUZA3; CANDIDO FERREIRA DE OLIVEIRA NETO4 E IVAN CARLOS FERNANDES MARTINS5   1Engª Agrônoma, Mestre em Agronomia, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia – UFRA, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Av. Pres. Tancredo Neves nº 2501, Terra Firme, CEP:66077-830, Belém-PA, Brasil, E-mail: [email protected]. 2Professor Adjunto, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, campus Capanema, Rua João Pessoa nº 121, Centro, CEP:68700-030, Capanema-PA, Brasil, E-mail: [email protected]. 3Professor Associado, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Av. Pres. Tancredo Neves nº 2501, Terra Firme, CEP:66077-830, Belém-PA, Brasil, E-mail: [email protected]. 4Professor Associado, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Av. Pres. Tancredo Neves nº 2501, Terra Firme, CEP:66077-830, Belém-PA, Brasil, E-mail: [email protected]. 5Professor Adjunto, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, campus Capanema, Rua João Pessoa nº 121, Centro, CEP:68700-030, Capanema-PA, Brasil, E-mail: [email protected].     1 RESUMO   A deficiência hídrica é normalmente o fator que mais limita a produtividade e qualidade de hortaliças. Neste cenário, a irrigação surge como um importante fator de produção, além de promotor da máxima produtividade e da qualidade do produto. O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar um manejo adequado da irrigação por gotejamento, com minitanque evaporimétrico, para o desenvolvimento e produção do pepino japonês em ambiente protegido. O ensaio foi realizado na Fazenda Experimental da Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, município de Igarapé – Açu/PA. Utilizou-se o delineamento em blocos casualizados com cinco tratamentos e quatro repetições, aplicando-se lâminas de 30, 60, 90,120 e 150% baseadas na evaporação do minitanque. Observou-se que de modo geral, tanto a deficiência quanto o excesso hídrico afetaram negativamente as variáveis analisadas. Os melhores índices de produtividade e crescimento foram encontrados nas lâminas de 90 e 120% da ECA e a maior eficiência do uso da água, obtida com as menores lâminas de irrigação, sendo o valor máximo, de 2842,53 kg ha-1 mm-1, encontrado no tratamento com 30 % da ECA.   Palavras-chave: Cucumis sativus L.; evaporação; gotejamento; manejo de água.     RODRIGUES, T.C.A.; LIMA JÚNIOR, J.A.; DE MELO SOUZA, R.O.R.; OLIVEIRA NETO, C. F.; MARTINS, I.C.F. TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY OF JAPANESE CUCUMBER PRODUCTION SUBMITTED TO DIFFERENT IRRIGATION BLADES     2 ABSTRACT   Water deficiency is usually the factor that most limits the productivity and quality of vegetables. In this scenario, irrigation appears as an important factor of production, besides promoting the maximum productivity and product quality. The objective of this work was to identify an adequate management of drip irrigation, with reduced pan, for the development and production of japanese cucumber in a protected environment. The experiment was carried out at the Experimental Farm of the Rural Federal University of Amazônia, county of Igarapé - Açu - PA. A randomized block design with five treatments and four replicates was used, with slides of 30, 60, 90, 120 and 150% based on the evaporation of a modified pan. It was observed that, in general, both the deficiency and the water excess negatively affected the analyzed variables. The best productivity and growth indexes were found in the 90% and 120% ECA slides and the highest water use efficiency obtained with the lowest irrigation depths. The maximum value was 2842.53 kg ha-1 mm- 1, found in the treatment with 30% ECA.   Keywords: Cucumis sativus L.; drip irrigation; evaporation; water management


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Budi Santoso ◽  
Saimul Laili ◽  
Tintrim Rahayu

Leachate water is liquid waste that can arise due to the entry of water in landfills and can dissolve dissolved chemical elements such as organic matter resulting from decomposition. Slurry that has been lost gas is waste from biogas and is rich in nutrients needed in plants, but so far liquid leachate fertilizer and biogas waste have not been utilized properly. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of leachate, bio slurry, and mixture on cucumber plant growth (Cucumis sativus L), and the best influence between leachate, bio slurry and a mixture of both. This study used an experimental method with randomized block design (RBD) with 9 treatments and 4x replications. The results of the study of Leachate Water, Bio slurry, and Mixture affected, plant length, on plant height, number of leaves, number of flowers, dry weight and plant wet weight. All treatments had an effect on the observed parameters at a concentration of 15 ml, 30 ml, or 45 ml, especially in observing wet weight and dry weight of plants. The treatment of leachate showed a significant difference in the wet weight concentration of 30 ml and dry weight concentration of 30 ml.Keywords: Leachate, Bio slurry, Cucumis sativus L ABSTRAKAir lindi adalah limbah cair dapat timbul karena masuknya air pada timbunan sampah dan bersifat dapat  melarutkan unsur kimiawi yang terlarut antara lain materi organik hasil dari dekomposisi. Kotoran ternak (slurry) yang sudah hilang gasnya merupakan limbah dari biogas  dan kaya dengan nutrisi yang di butuhkan pada  tanaman, namun selama ini pupuk cair air lindi dan limbah biogas belum dimanfaatkan dengan baik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh air lindi, bio slurry, dan Campuran terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman mentimun (Cucumis sativus L), dan pengaruh yang terbaik antara air lindi, bio slurry dan campuran keduanya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) dengan 9 perlakuan dan 4x ulangan. Hasil penelitian Pemberian Air lindi, Bio slurry, dan Campuran berpengaruh , panjang tanaman, terhadap pada tinggi tanaman, jumlah pada daun, jumlah bunga, berat kering dan berat basah tanaman, Semua perlakuan memberikan pengaruh pada parameter yang di amati baik pada konsentrasi 15 ml, 30 ml, ataupun 45 ml, khususnya pada pengamatan berat basah dan berat kering tanaman. Pada perlakuan Air lindi menunjukkan beda nyata yang signifikan yaitu pada berat basah konsentrasi  30 ml dan berat kering konsentrasi 30 ml.  Kata kunci: Air lindi,Bio slurry,Cucumis sativus L


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 409-416
Author(s):  
Ratri Tri Hapsari ◽  
Trustinah Trustinah

Salinity is a major abiotic stress limiting mungbean production worldwide including Indonesia. Since mungbean plant is very sensitive to salt condition, selection of salinity tolerant genotypes becomes important for mungbean improvement. The objective of this study was to evaluate the tolerance of eight mungbean genotypes to salinity at seedling stage under different levels. The experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design with two factors (mungbean genotypes and salinity levels) and triplicates. Observation variables were germination percentage, vigor index, germination rate, hypocotyls length, epicotyls length, root length, number of root, seedling fresh weight, and seedling dry weight. The result showed that increasing level of salinity concentration inhibited the speed of germination, germination percentage, vigor index, normal seedling fresh weight, and number of lateral roots. Murai and Vima 1 were identified as tolerant genotypes, while Vima-2 and MLGV 0180 were identified as salinity sensitive genotypes at seedling stage. Currently, mungbean varieties with special characters, such as saline-tolerant is not yet available. The availability of saline-tolerant variety of mungbean is a cheaper and easier technology for farmers to anticipate the expansion of the saline area. The tolerant genotypes may be further tested at the later stage to obtain promising genotype tolerant to salinity that effectively assist mungbean breeding program.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
P. V. Peña Alvarenga ◽  
Y. M. Lezcano Aquino ◽  
L. Ayala Aguilera ◽  
M. J. González Vera ◽  
W. N. Ortiz ◽  
...  

The human consumption of vegetables in different parts of the world is quite high, among them tomato stands out on a larger scale and not so far, also is cucumber, both with great economic importance. Due to the problems regarding the vigor of many seeds, techniques that seek to improve the establishment of the seedlings in a uniform way have been implemented. One technique is the osmotic conditioning to which the seeds are submitted, for which compound solutions such as polyethylene glycol or potassium nitrate can be used, with which very satisfactory results are obtained under laboratory and field conditions The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of different doses and osmotic solutions on the physiological quality of seeds of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) in laboratory and field conditions. The evaluated variables were germination percentage, germination speed index, root length and emergence of seedlings. The tomato seeds were conditioned with PEG-6000 (-0.2, -0.4, -0.6 and -0.8 Mpa) and stored for a 30 days period, and as for the cucumber seeds with PEG-6000 (-0.2 and -0.1 Mpa) and with KNO³ (100 mg and 300 mg) with a storage period of 45 days. It is concluded that, in tomato seeds, germination did not present statistical differences, however, the variables referring to vigor were favored with the conditioning in the presence of PEG-6000 with the (-0.2 Mpa) concentration, while in cucumber seeds the germination percentage was better using PEG 6000 compared to nitrate, while for vigor variables it behaved better in the presence of a concentration of (-0.2 Mpa) of PEG.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Tanti Anugrah ◽  
Musadia Afa ◽  
Yolanda Fitria Syahri

The Effect of NPK-Zeo Fertilizer on Growth and Production of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)  in Iwoimopuro Village, Kolaka District. This research aimed to determine the effect of liquid fertilizer NPK-ZEO growth and result of cucumbers. This research has taken place in the village Iwoimopuro, District Wolo, Kolaka District. This research is compiled using a Randomized Block Design (RBD). Obser rations were made on plant height, leaf number, age of the plant begins to flower, age of the plant begins to bear fruit, fruit number and fruit weight. The data were processed using the Finger Print Car List (Anova) followed by Least Significant Difference Test (LSD). The results showed that administration of NPK-ZEO significant effect on plant height, leaf number, age of the plant begins to flower, age of the plant begins to bear fruit, fruit number and fruit weight


2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Ohiosinmuan Idehen ◽  
Paul Chiedozie Ukachukwu ◽  
Francis Abayomi Showemimo

Abstract Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is an important vegetable crop, rich in vitamins and minerals and eaten fresh as a dessert. Its fruit yield is relatively low, though could be improved through knowledge of character association with it and selection of desirable materials for improvement programmes. Fifteen cultivars of Cucumber were evaluated at two locations (Abeokuta and Ibadan), South West, Nigeria in a randomized complete block design with three replicates in order to determine heritability, correlation, direct and indirect effects of characters on fruit yield. Data collected on agro-morphological characters were subjected to analysis of variance, estimates of heritability, correlation, and path analysis. Significant variations (p <0.05) were observed in the cultivars. High heritability estimates (>90%) was observed for fruit length at both locations. A significant phenotypic and genotypic correlation was observed between fruit yield and fruit weight. Number of days to 50% flowering and fruit width could also be selected directly for improvement of fruit yield in cucumber.


2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
G. Gogoi ◽  
P.K. Borua ◽  
D. Chetia

Abstract Abelmoschus moschatus Medik. subsp. moschatus is a wild uncultivated variety of common lady’s finger (Abelmoschus esculentus) possessing a high degree of seed dormancy. Methods of dormancy breaking in the seed of the plant were investigated through different physical and chemical methods. Different preconditioning treatments including hot water, dry heat, physical scarification and chemical treatments including exogenous GA3 were applied to explore the initiation in germination. Seeds were germinated under the controlled photoperiod and temperature. The viability of the test seeds was estimated by topographical 2, 3, 5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) solution test. Highest germination percentage was obtained in the seeds treated with the exothermic reaction of H2SO4 and H2O, followed by exposure to gibberellic acid (GA3). The exposure time of exogenously applied GA3 had a significant influence on the germination response. The optimum germination temperature was found to be 30 ± 0.5°C. Treatment with 0.75% of 2, 3, 5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride solution for 4 h at 35 ± 0.5°C enabled to correlate the viability of the seeds with the germinative values. Maximum germination was induced through this technique and dormancy of the seed can be attributed due to hard impermeable seed coat and endogenous physiological factor.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-355
Author(s):  
N. Khatri ◽  
D. Pokhrel ◽  
B.P. Pandey ◽  
K.R. Pant ◽  
M. Bista

Abstract. A study was conducted at four Village Development Committees (Masuriya, Udashipur, Basauti and Pahalmanpur) of Kailali dis- trict, Far western Region, Nepal in 2016/17 to find out the effect of different storage materials on the seed moisture content and germination percentage of wheat. Seeds of wheat were packed using five storage materials (metal seed bin, earthen pot, purdue improved crop storage / Pics/ bag, gunny bag and super grain bag). The stored seed samples were drawn at three-month intervals starting from May 2016 to January 2017. The experiment was arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in four replications. The results of analysis of variance revealed that the effect of storage materials was significant (P≤0.05) on seed moisture content and seed germination of wheat. After nine months of storage, the seeds stored in Pics bag recorded the lowest moisture (13.3%) and temperature (26.4°C), and the highest germination percentage (91.75%). The lowest quality performance (high moisture and temperature, low germination) of stored seeds was observed in an earthen pot. From the results obtained, it was concluded that wheat seed could be stored for a long time in Pics bag without deteriorating its quality parameters.


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