Effect of mother plant age on germination and size of seeds and seedlings in the perennial sedge Carex secalina (Cyperaceae)

Flora ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 206 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlena Lembicz ◽  
Paweł Olejniczak ◽  
Waldemar Żukowski ◽  
Agnieszka M. Bogdanowicz
Keyword(s):  
Plant Age ◽  
Mother Plant

scholarly journals Seed germination in sedges: a short review

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waldemar Żukowski ◽  
Agnieszka Bogdanowicz ◽  
Marlena Lembicz
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Seed Size ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Plant Age ◽  
Mother Plant ◽  
Controlled Conditions ◽  
Mother Plants ◽  
High Or Low Temperature

Seed germination in sedges: a short reviewFive patterns of seed germination in the sedges of the genusCarexare presented, based on the literature data and the results of the authors' own research. They include the pattern ofC. acutiformis, C. arenaria, C. remota, C. flavaandC. communis. These patterns were constructed on the basis of seed specific requirements for development, such as stratification, temperature, dormancy and time of germination. Majority of sedges follow the pattern ofC. acutiformisorC. remota. In both cases, stratification and either high or low temperature are essential for seed germination. Seeds that start to germinate early (C. remotapattern) are characterized by the absence of the distinct peaks of germination, as opposed to theC. acutiformispattern with the germination peak in March. Our long-term investigations, conducted on the group of individuals in controlled conditions, revealed significant differences in seed size and the ability of seeds to germinate depending on the age of mother plants. We postulate that mother plant age is a new factor that should be considered in the construction of seed germination patterns.

scholarly journals Fire Severity Drives the Natural Regeneration of Cytisus scoparius L. (Link) and Salix atrocinerea Brot. Communities and the Germinative Behaviour of These Species

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Óscar Cruz ◽  
Juan García-Duro ◽  
Sheila F. Riveiro ◽  
Candela García-García ◽  
Mercedes Casal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
Forest Restoration ◽  
Dominant Species ◽  
Fire Severity ◽  
Plant Age ◽  
Mother Plant ◽  
Individual Species ◽  
Cytisus Scoparius ◽  
Different Levels

Research Highlights: Data indicated that fire severity modulates natural regeneration of Cytisus scoparius and Salix atrocinerea communities and drives much stronger effects on the germination of the dominant species. Background and Objectives: Previous studies demonstrated that fire severity induces different behaviours in plant species. Mother plant age is an important feature that must also be considered in plans of forest restoration. The objectives were to determine, in field studies, the effect of fire severity on the natural regeneration of C. scoparius and S. atrocinerea communities, to know the role of mother plant age on the germination of seeds of C. scoparius and S. atrocinerea, and to quantify their germination response at different levels of fire severity, in laboratory settings. Material and Methods: We have analysed the role of fire severity on the natural regeneration of C. scoparius and S. atrocinerea communities considering cover and height. Forty 30 × 30 m plots were randomly located in C. scoparius and S. atrocinerea communities. Fire severity on the germination of dominant species was tested through different levels of smoke, charcoal, ash, and heat. Results: High severity reduced the vertical cover and growth in height of the two communities and favoured the increase of cover of woody species in the C. scoparius community and herbaceous species in the S. atrocinerea community. Mother plant age determined germination percentages of C. scoparius seeds. Germination of C. scoparius was increased by moderate heat, and heat and smoke; and fire severity greatly reduced germination of S. atrocinerea. Conclusions: The regeneration responses after fire were largely controlled by interactions between the fire severity and the individual species regeneration strategies. For restoration purposes, C. scoparius seeds should be treated with 80 °C and smoke for 10 min, in order to increase germination; however, Salix seeds should be used without treatment and immediately after dispersion.

Can the mother plant age of Acacia melanoxylon (Leguminosae) modulate the germinative response to fire?

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (7) ◽  
pp. 593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Cruz ◽  
Juan García-Duro ◽  
Mercedes Casal ◽  
Otilia Reyes
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Restoration ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Plant Age ◽  
Mother Plant ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Commercial Use ◽  
Acacia Melanoxylon ◽  
Invader Species ◽  
The World ◽  
Mother Plants

Acacia melanoxylon R.Br. (Leguminosae) is one of the most widely distributed tree species in the world. It has significant commercial use but can be a danger to natural ecosystems as an invader species. For these reasons it is necessary to have a deep knowledge about its germinative response to fire and the role the mother plant age plays in that response. In this work we assessed the effects of the interaction of the mother plant age with the main fire agents (smoke, charcoal, ash and heat) on the germinative response of A. melanoxylon. To reach this aim, germination tests were conducted with seeds from young, intermediate and mature mother plants, with 20 treatments each applied. Results show that fire can act as a great stimulator of the germination of A. melanoxylon but it can also strongly inhibit it. The mother plant age does not modify the final germination values, but it influences the time in which the first germinations occur after fire. This trait can be more important than the final germination percentage when looking at the success of post-fire regeneration. These results have important implications for A. melanoxylon management, for both species control and ecological restoration purposes.

Diseases of perennial bean grasses in Western Siberia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Ashmarina
Keyword(s):  
Western Siberia ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Plant Age ◽  
Intensity Of Development ◽  
Resistance Of Varieties

The directions and results of many years of research on the development and prevalence of diseases on perennial leguminous grasses (meadow clover, pannonian clover, sainfoin, sowing alfalfa) in Western Siberia are presented. A whole range of diseases was revealed, the intensity of development, which depends on weather conditions, resistance of varieties, plant age, etc.

Hydraulic Conductivity of Cotton Roots as Influenced by Plant Age and Rooting Medium

1991 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 264-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. S. Brar ◽  
B. L. McMichael ◽  
H. M. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Plant Age ◽  
Rooting Medium

scholarly journals Effects of Plant Age and Root Damage on Internalization of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Leafy Vegetables and Herbs

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Yi-Ju Wang ◽  
Amanda J. Deering ◽  
Hye-Ji Kim
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Shiga Toxin ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Plant Age ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Root Damage ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Hydroponic Systems ◽  
Stx1 Gene

Our previous study reported that fresh produce grown in aquaponic and hydroponic systems can pose potential food safety hazards due to an accidental introduction of contaminated fish and cross-contamination between the systems. In this study, we examined the effects of plant species and age on the likelihood and level of internalization of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in aquaponic and hydroponic systems. Four plant species, basil (Ocimum basilicum L. cv. Genovese), cilantro (Coriandrum Sativum L.), lettuce (Lactuca sativa cv. Cherokee), and kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica), received root damage treatment as seedlings before transplanting or mature plants at three weeks after transplanting by cutting off 1-cm tips of one-third of the roots. Enrichments and selective media were used for the isolation, and presumptive positive colonies were confirmed by PCR for the presence of stx1 gene in plant tissues, recirculating water, and fish feces collected at four weeks after transplanting. In hydroponic systems, STEC was found neither in the solution nor in the roots and leaves of all four plant species, possibly through improved sanitation and hygiene practices. However, consistent with our previous findings, STEC was found in the water, on the plant roots, and in the fish feces in aquaponic systems, even after thorough sanitation prior to the study. Regardless of plant age, STEC was internalized in the roots of all plant species when the roots were damaged, but there was no difference in the degree of internalization with STEC among plant species. STEC was present in the leaves only when seedlings received root damage treatment and were grown to maturity, indicating that root damage allows STEC to internalize in the roots within a week, but a longer period is required for STEC to internalize into the leaves. We concluded that root damage on seedlings can cause the internalization of E. coli O157:H7 in the edible parts of leafy vegetables and herbs in soilless production systems.

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