SEED TREATMENT METHODS AND DURATION EFFECTS ON GERMINATION OF WILD SUNFLOWER

Autor:	Asamoah Larbi, J. O. Akinola, GO Farinu, A. A. Odunsi
Rok vydání:	2000
Předmět:	biology Tithonia biology.organism_classification Sunflower chemistry.chemical_compound Horticulture chemistry Germination Seed treatment Botany Sunflower seed Water treatment Hydrogen peroxide Agronomy and Crop Science Scarification
Zdroj:	Experimental Agriculture. 36:63-69
ISSN:	1469-4441 0014-4797
DOI:	10.1017/s0014479700361075
Popis:	The effects were evaluated of six methods and six durations of seed treatment on the germination of wild sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) seeds. The treatments were as follows: (1) hot water at 80 °C, (2) hot water at 100 °C, (3) oven-drying at 80 °C, (4) oven-drying at 100 °C, (5) immersion in concentrated sulphuric acid and (6) immersion in 10% hydrogen peroxide. The durations were 0, 2.5, 5, 10, 15 and 20 min. Treatment with hot water at 80 or 100 °C for 11–14 min, and oven-drying at 100 °C for 20 min all resulted in more than 65% germination 10 d after treatment. Oven-drying at 80 °C, immersion in concentrated sulphuric acid and in 10% hydrogen peroxide resulted in less than 50% germination. Based on the higher cumulative germination, lower cost, and environmental concerns, hot water treatment at 80 or 100 °C for 11–15 min is recommended.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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