PF 09. Storage and scarification effects on Cajanus cajan germination
In order to establish the effect of storage and scarification on germination of Cajanus caján (L.) Millsp, a randomized block experiment, with six replications was performed. Seeds were stored for 2 and for 10 months, scarification methods were: immersion in Water for 15, 12 y 6 h, soaked in concentrated sulfuric acid for 3 and 5 min, immersion in boiling water for 30 seconds and control without treatment. Cultivar TAC-401 seeds were used, harvested in Ana María Campos farm, Faculty of Agronomy (LUZ); keeped under refrigeration since evaluation. 25 seeds were placed in each petrie dishes. During 7 days daily counts were made of germinated seeds, descarting them. Daily irrigation with six drops of destiled water. Statistical differences (P<.01) for storage periods, scarification methods and interaction were detected. Higher germination percentages were obteined for seeds stored during 10 months (84.86 %). The best scarification methods was immersion in water.
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Asociacion Latinoamericana de Produccion Animal
2005
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| Summary: | In order to establish the effect of storage and scarification on germination of Cajanus caján (L.) Millsp, a randomized block experiment, with six replications was performed. Seeds were stored for 2 and for 10 months, scarification methods were: immersion in Water for 15, 12 y 6 h, soaked in concentrated sulfuric acid for 3 and 5 min, immersion in boiling water for 30 seconds and control without treatment. Cultivar TAC-401 seeds were used, harvested in Ana María Campos farm, Faculty of Agronomy (LUZ); keeped under refrigeration since evaluation. 25 seeds were placed in each petrie dishes. During 7 days daily counts were made of germinated seeds, descarting them. Daily irrigation with six drops of destiled water. Statistical differences (P<.01) for storage periods, scarification methods and interaction were detected. Higher germination percentages were obteined for seeds stored during 10 months (84.86 %). The best scarification methods was immersion in water. |
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