Evaluation of organic priming to improve the emergence performance of domesticated Capsicum species
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Tarih
2018
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Ista-Int Seed Testing Assoc
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Domesticated pepper species are important for breeders in that they can provide higher yields, improved fruit quality, resistance to abiotic and biotic stress, and heartier rootstocks. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of organic priming on germination and seedling emergence of five domesticated Capsicum species. The seeds of all pepper species were sown in Petri dishes for germination testing and peat moss for emergence testing. Seeds were primed at 25 degrees C for 24 hours before sowing for emergence testing. The Capsicum species had different germination and emergence percentages, while other traits did not vary. Primed seeds produced larger seedlings with greater fresh and dry weight for all species. It can be concluded that priming may be used to enhance pepper seedling performance, especially for Capsicum chinense (cv. Habanero) which showed lower emergence.
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germination, marigold, organic priming, pepper, seedling quality, seed treatment, vigour index
Kaynak
Seed Science and Technology
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Q4
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46
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1
