Effect of Pre-Sowing Treatments on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Silver Butterfly Tree (Bauhinia rufescens)

Opoku, Jacinta Adoma; Amissah, Jacqueline Naalamle; Essilfie, M. E.; Norman, J.C.

doi:10.12944/carj.6.3.13

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“…This was also proven for small (1-5 mm) and large (5-10 mm) seeds of B. thonningii by 40% and 53.3% of germination respectively (Mwase & Mvula, 2011). B. rufescens seeds treated with scarification (wounding) gave the best results on the 94.7% percentage of germination compared to seeds treated with water immersion and control (Agustin & Wawaningrum, 2015), while Opoku et al (2018) stated that immersion of B. rufescens seeds in hot water at 65°C for 60 minutes and/or immersed in H 2 SO 4 for 45 minutes and then immersed in water for 24 hours could be pre-treatment before sowing in order to increase germination rate and strong vegetative growth. Seeds immersion in H 2 SO 4 for 30 minutes increases the germination percentage and reduces the germination period.…”

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Morphological Characterization and Physical Dormancy of Bauhinia winitii Seed: Living Collection of Purwodadi Botanic Garden

Lestari

Firdiana

2021

J Bio Bio Edu

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Bauhinia winitii Craib (Fabaceae, Caesalpinioideae) is a woody climber which is currently included in endangered species list. B. winitii seeds are orthodox seeds in which it has hard coat morphologically. Therefore, B. winitii seeds often undergo physical dormancy which can be broken through immersion in certain liquid media. This study aimed to characterize the morphology of B. winitii seeds and determine the pre-sowing treatment method to accelerate the seeds germination of B. winitii. External morphological characterization was carried out by observing the seeds quantitative and qualitative parameters. Characterization of seeds internal morphology was conducted using a digital microscope. Physical dormancy breaking was carried out by immersion in warm and cold water for 24 hours. Morphological characterization data were analyzed descriptively, while seed germination data were analyzed quantitatively by using one-way ANOVA followed by LSD test (with confidence level of 95%). B. winitii has pod-shaped fruits with 2-6 seeds per pod, the seeds are 1.36 cm x 1 cm in size, 0.47 cm thick and weighed 0.5 g, oblong to conical in shape, smooth and shine surface, with light to dark brown in color. Seeds immersion treatment in warm water could break the physical dormancy of B. winitii seeds thus 63% of the seeds were able to germinate and it was significantly different compared to control and cold water immersion treatment. Technical to germinate B. winitii seed can be known from pre-sowing treatment. This study can be used as a reference for seed identification and germination technical of B. winitii seed.

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confidence: 98%

Morphological Characterization and Physical Dormancy of Bauhinia winitii Seed: Living Collection of Purwodadi Botanic Garden

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Firdiana

2021

J Bio Bio Edu

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“…"It is the daily average of how many seeds germinate. The ratio of the number of seeds germinating every day to the total number of seeds germinated is another way to look at it" [32].…”

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Growth Enhancement of Radish Seed Induced by Low-Temperature Argon Plasma

Guragain

Baniya

Pradhan

et al. 2022

Plasma Chem Plasma Process

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The process of seed germination is described as the culmination of a series of events that start with wetting and end with the emergence of the embryo (typically the radicle) from the seed coat. This method has an impact on crop output and quality. The characteristics of the seed surface and the surroundings have an impact on the kinetics and volume of water absorption by seeds. As a result, modifying the characteristics of a seed's surface is a useful tactic for influencing seed germination. Low-temperature plasma (LTP) treatment of the seed for surface activation is now being researched as an effective pre-sowing technique. This study looked at the effects of LTP on radish (Raphanus sativus) seeds at room temperature for various times. The seed's germination properties, growth parameters, water contact angle (WCA), Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM), and FTIR analysis were examined. WCA and SEM examination revealed a considerable alteration in the seed coat following LTP treatment, which is directly connected to water permeability into the seeds. Similarly, FTIR analysis confirmed that the enhancement of the hydrophilic properties of the seeds following plasma treatment is likely due to the damage of the hydrophobic moieties on the seeds' surface. The LTP treatment improved each germination-related parameter, including the vigor index, chlorophyll content, in-vitro radical scavenging activities, total flavonoid, and phenol in the seedlings. Our findings indicate that LTP treatment has a beneficial impact on early seed sprouting and the development of radish.

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“…It is the daily average of how many seeds germinate. The ratio of the number of seeds germinating every day to the total number of seeds germinated is another way to look at it [41]. It was estimated using equation (11).…”

Section: Mean Daily Germination (Mgd) Percentmentioning

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Impact of non-thermal plasma treatment on the seed germination and seedling development of carrot (Daucus carota sativus L.)

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Seed germination is a complicated physiological process that starts with the seed absorbing water and concludes with the radicle emerging. The kinetics and amount of water uptake by seeds are known to be influenced by both seed surface properties and the surrounding environment. As a result, altering seed surface features are linked to seed medium and is a valuable strategy for controlling seed germination. In the agricultural field, non-thermal plasma surface activation of seeds is currently being investigated as an efficient pre-sowing treatment for modifying seed germination. The impact of non-thermal plasma (NTP) on the germination and seedling growth of carrot seeds at room temperature and atmospheric pressure for varied treatment times was investigated in this study. Seed's germination properties and growth parameters were examined for both control and NTP treated seeds. Germination-related parameters such as germination percentage, vigor index, and chlorophyll content were all improved by NTP treatment. However, no significant changes were seen in the carotenoid content. Similarly, the in-vitro radical scavenging activities, total phenol, and total flavonoid contents in the seedlings were altered by NTP treatment. Our results indicate that NTP treatment has a favorable effect on carrots germination and seedling development.

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Effect of Pre-Sowing Treatments on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Silver Butterfly Tree (Bauhinia rufescens)

Cited by 9 publications

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Morphological Characterization and Physical Dormancy of Bauhinia winitii Seed: Living Collection of Purwodadi Botanic Garden

Morphological Characterization and Physical Dormancy of Bauhinia winitii Seed: Living Collection of Purwodadi Botanic Garden

Growth Enhancement of Radish Seed Induced by Low-Temperature Argon Plasma

Impact of non-thermal plasma treatment on the seed germination and seedling development of carrot (Daucus carota sativus L.)

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