Effect of seed storage under ambient and cold temperatures on germination of taro seed (Colocasia esculenta)

Price, T. V.; Poka, K.; Bogarei, G.; Chan, Aye Nyein; Okpul, T.

doi:10.15258/sst.2007.35.3.14

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“…When plants get enough size, they must be transplanted [21]. Colocasia esculenta germ plasm can be conserved as seed for at least 2 years at constant 5°C and −20°C when seed moisture content is reduced to 10-12% and at ambiental room temperature (21.5-34.4°C, mean 27.2°C) when seed moisture content is reduced to 7.3% [57]. Canna indica is an herbaceous species with ornamental and medicinal value, having seeds with a hard seed coat.…”

Section: Juncoid Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Seed Germination Technologies for Helophyte Production Used in Wastewater Treatment

Téllez¹,

Vázquez-Pardo²,

Salas³

et al. 2016

New Challenges in Seed Biology - Basic and Translational Research Driving Seed Technology

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Constructed green wetlands with horizontal surface for wastewater treatment are gaining acceptance. Many countries have published innovative experiences with this technology. A great variety of wastewaters from industries have been treated. Different plant species have been tested. Seed technology development provides interesting tools to produce these species in nurseries. It is a sustainable new business. But studies on seed germination of aquatic and lacustrine plants are very few. That is why we have made the following bibliographic review. We have summarised and analysed the state of the art of this innovative topic, concluding that seed technology for multiplication of helophytes needs further experimental work. But there is enough information to produce right now, tens of different species. Significant efforts have been done. Even though it is a challenge to produce from now on, experimental results are ready to be transferred to those who are trading with this type of plants. Helophytes have a promising future as sustainable elements of the upcoming sewage equipment. Improvements on the biotechnology of these species are a worthwhile researching line. To this aim, the following revision is an essential compilation with which to begin.Various authors have highlighted that studies on seed germination of aquatic and lacustrine plants are very few [13]. This topic is a much less studied subject that other aspects of seed biology, physiology or ecology. However it has a great importance from an applied point of view. That is why we have made the following bibliographic review. It will let us summarise and analyse the state of the art of this interesting topic.

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Section: Juncoid Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%