Ecosystem services provided by<i>Prosopis cineraria</i>(L.) Druce in the drylands of Southern and Western Asia

Baibout, Myriam; Corcket, Emmanuel; Kothari, S. L.; Fievet, Virgil

doi:10.1080/23818107.2021.1981437

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“…The signi cance of improving Ghaf (Prosopis cineraria) seed germination in the UAE is underscored by its contribution to ecological restoration, deserti cation mitigation, preservation of cultural heritage (as the national tree of UAE), and support for sustainable resource utilization, including traditional medicine 4 . This endeavor seamlessly aligns with regional goals of environmental conservation, climate adaptation, and cultural preservation 3 .…”

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Optimizing Germination conditions of Ghaf Seed using ZnO Nanoparticle priming through Taguchi Method Analysis

Francis,

Subhan,

Mourad

et al. 2024

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Ghaf, a resilient tree in arid environments, plays a pivotal role in ecological restoration, desertification mitigation, and cultural heritage preservation. However, the seeds' inherent challenges, notably their hard outer coating restricting germination, emphasize the pressing need for innovative strategies. This work aimed to investigate the optimization of Ghaf seed germination process through seed priming with ZnO nanoparticles treatment (duration (t), concentration (c), temperature (T) and agitation (a), employing the Taguchi method for efficient experimental design. Notably, it revealed that concentration is a pivotal influencer in the optimization of Ghaf seed. The results showed that the concentration of ZnO nanoparticles has no linear relation with any other parameters. To verify the outcomes, validation tests were performed utilizing the predicted optimal parameters. The observed low error ratio, falling within the range of 1–6%, confirmed the success of the Taguchi methodology in identifying optimal levels of the factors chosen. Significantly, ZnO-primed seeds showcased a remarkable enhancement in Ghaf seed germination, increasing from 15–88%. This study introduces a novel approach utilizing ZnO nanoparticle treatment optimized through the Taguchi method, significantly enhancing seed germination rates of Ghaf seeds and offering a promising avenue for sustainable agricultural practices in arid environments.

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Optimizing Germination conditions of Ghaf Seed using ZnO Nanoparticle priming through Taguchi Method Analysis

Francis,

Subhan,

Mourad

et al. 2024

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“…The significance of improving Ghaf ( Prosopis cineraria ) seed germination in the UAE is emphasized by its contribution to ecological restoration, desertification mitigation, preservation of cultural heritage (as the national tree of UAE), and support for sustainable resource utilization, including traditional medicine 3 , 4 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Optimizing germination conditions of Ghaf seed using ZnO nanoparticle priming through Taguchi method analysis

Francis,

Subhan,

I. Mourad

et al. 2024

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Ghaf, a resilient tree in arid environments, plays a critical role in ecological restoration, desertification mitigation, and cultural heritage preservation. However, the seeds’ inherent challenges, notably their hard outer coating restricting germination, emphasize the pressing need for innovative strategies. This work aimed to investigate the optimization of Ghaf seed germination process through seed priming with ZnO nanoparticles treatment (duration (t), concentration (c), temperature (T), and agitation (a), employing the Taguchi method for efficient experimental design. Furthermore, the study includes Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), analysis for the regression model to assess the significance of predictor variables and their interactions, thereby strengthening the statistical validity of our optimization approach. Notably, it revealed that concentration is a pivotal influencer in optimization of Ghaf seed germination. The results showed that the concentration of ZnO nanoparticles has no linear relation with any other parameters. To verify the outcomes, validation tests were performed utilizing the predicted optimal parameters. The observed low error ratio, falling within the range of 1 to 6%, confirmed the success of the Taguchi methodology in identifying optimal levels of the factors chosen. Significantly, ZnO-primed seeds showcased a remarkable enhancement in Ghaf seed germination, increasing from 15 to 88%. This study introduces a novel approach utilizing ZnO nanoparticle treatment optimized through the Taguchi method, significantly enhancing seed germination rates of Ghaf seeds and offering a promising avenue for sustainable agricultural practices in arid environments.

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“…Traditionally, different communities have valued native ghaf trees for the versatility of all their parts. Indeed, ghaf has been dubbed "King of the Desert" or "the Wonder Tree" [4]. Apart from its cultural significance for the Bedouin traditional lifestyle, it is designated as the national tree of the UAE [1].…”

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“…Apart from its cultural significance for the Bedouin traditional lifestyle, it is designated as the national tree of the UAE [1]. The ghaf tree, together with the date palm and sidr, makes substantial contributions to the agricultural economy and rural development, including soil stabilization, soil nutrition (biological nitrogen fixation), shade, and food for a wide range of wild animals and domesticated species [4,5].…”

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Effective Priming Techniques to Enhance Ghaf (Prosopis cineraria L. Druce) Seed Germination for Mass Planting

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Seed priming is a cost-effective and efficient pre-sowing technique that promotes seed germination and plant growth under abiotic stress. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different priming treatments on breaking the dormancy of ghaf (Prosopis cineraria L. Druce) seeds. Furthermore, the effects of storage conditions and seed coating on seed germination were examined. Treatments with hot water, KNO3, KCl, polyethylene glycol (PEG), H2SO4, gibberellin (GA3), cytokinin benzyl adenine (BA), and H2SO4 + BA were investigated. Among all the tested treatments, seeds responded the best to the H2SO4 50% 2 min + BA (200 ppm) priming treatment in terms of germination uniformity and effectiveness. This treatment initiated germination 5 days after sowing and increased the germination percentage from 11.32% in the untreated seed to 83% and 100% in the primed ones after 5 and 20 days, respectively. The germination percentage and primary root length were shown to be more responsive to this combined treatment, followed by the H2SO4 50% 2 min+ BA 100 ppm. This treatment achieved the best result of 100% germination when the seeds were covered in a seed ball. Additionally, the treated seeds could be stored at room temperature or 4 °C for more than 10 days with no negative effect on the germination. Based on these findings, this treatment could be recommended to farmers and plant producers to boost the mass production of ghaf trees.

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Ecosystem services provided byProsopis cineraria(L.) Druce in the drylands of Southern and Western Asia

Cited by 8 publications

References 99 publications

Optimizing Germination conditions of Ghaf Seed using ZnO Nanoparticle priming through Taguchi Method Analysis

Optimizing Germination conditions of Ghaf Seed using ZnO Nanoparticle priming through Taguchi Method Analysis

Optimizing germination conditions of Ghaf seed using ZnO nanoparticle priming through Taguchi method analysis

Effective Priming Techniques to Enhance Ghaf (Prosopis cineraria L. Druce) Seed Germination for Mass Planting

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