Structural Characterization and Effects of Gibberellic Acid-Containing Organotin Polymers on Sawgrass and Cattail Germination and Seedling Growth for Everglades Restoration

1998 ◽  
pp. 295-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles E. Carraher ◽  
Anupam Gaonkar ◽  
Herbert H. Stewart ◽  
Shi Li Miao ◽  
Shawn M. Carraher
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Structural Characterization ◽  
Organotin Polymers ◽  
Everglades Restoration

Dormancy, germination and seedling growth of two Kalaharian perennials of the genus Harpagophytum (Pedaliaceae)

1988 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. H. O. Ernst ◽  
T. Tietema ◽  
E. M. Veenendaal ◽  
R. Masene
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Seed Coat ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Natural Conditions ◽  
Relative Growth ◽  
Relative Growth Rates ◽  
Respiration Rates ◽  
Drought Avoidance

ABSTRACTDormancy and germination ecology of two Harpagophytum species (Pedaliaceae) from an open Acacia savanna in Botswana were investigated. The maintenance of dormancy is governed partly by the seed coat but mainly by the endosperm and the embryo itself, as demonstrated by removal of the endosperm. Dissemination of the seed from the fruit can be delayed for several years without affecting the viability of the embryo, due to very low respiration rates.Germination can be enhanced slightly by high temperatures under natural conditions, and by gibberellic acid or removal of the endosperm under laboratory conditions. Relative growth rates for both Harpagophytum species are lower than for subtropical grasses and legumes, due to a strong investment in root and tuber biomass. Germination and seedling growth is discussed in relation to the drought avoidance syndrome and the animal disperser syndrome.

scholarly journals Effect of pre-germinative treatments on Nothofagus glauca seed germination and seedling growth

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ángel Cabello ◽  
Nicolás Espinoza ◽  
Sergio Espinoza ◽  
Antonio Cabrera ◽  
Rómulo Santelices
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Cold Stratification ◽  
Natural Forests ◽  
Sowing Time ◽  
High Germination ◽  
Thiourea Solution ◽  
Quality Stock

Background: Nothofagus glauca (Phil.) Krasser (Nothofagaceae, “Hualo”) is an endemic tree of the Mediterranean zone of Chile. The natural forests in this area have been severely fragmented as a result of human causes such as replacement by agricultural crops and fast-growing tree species. From 1975, these forests have declined from 900,000 ha to 145,000 ha, so it is categorised on the IUCN Red List as ‘vulnerable’. In restoring this ecosystem, efforts should focus, in part, on the propagation of quality stock. However, information on propagation systems is still insufficient. Methods: We aimed to analyse the effect of different pre-germinative treatments and sowing times on seed germination, and seedling growth and quality. The pre-germinative treatments were: (i) cold stratification; (ii) soaking in gibberellic acid (GA3) and thiourea solution; and (iii) nursery cultivation, while the sowing times were July, August and September. Results: A high germination capacity was achieved by: soaking the seeds in GA3 solution irrespective of concentration; stratifying, irrespective of period; or soaking in 7.5 mg L-1 thiourea solution, values significantly varied from that of the control treatments. The sowing time was not relevant in terms of the percentage of germination or seedling development. Stratification at 5°C for 60 days produced the best quality indices for N. glauca seedlings but no significant differences were found in any of the morphological attributes tested as a result of the pre-germinative treatments. Conclusions: The pre-germinative treatments significantly improved the germination and seedlings growth of N. glauca. Cold stratification at 5°C for 60 days is recommended as it produced suitable seedlings for field establishment. Gibberellic acid and thiourea did not produce important effects on seedling growth. Our results suggest the presence of endogenous physiological dormancy of the N. glauca seeds. The results of this study provide important information on propagation and nursery techniques of N. glauca, which can be used in restoration programmes.

scholarly journals The Effect of Hormone Seed Priming Using Gibberellic Acid on Seed Germination Characteristics and Seedling Growth of Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 173-188
Author(s):  
Farshid Yousefi ◽  
Abdolreza Sihampoosh ◽  
Abdolmahdi Bakhshandeh ◽  
Seyyed Amir Mousavi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Echinacea Purpurea ◽  
Germination Characteristics

scholarly journals Effect of Nitrogen, Gibberellic Acid, Triadimefon, and Kinetin on the Seedling Growth of Sapodilla (Achras sapota) and Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)

HortScience ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 437C-437
Author(s):  
J.P. Morales-Payan ◽  
B.M. Santos
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Internode Length ◽  
Tamarindus Indica ◽  
Loamy Soil ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Achras Sapota ◽  
Nitrogen Rates ◽  
Plastic Containers

Container experiments were conducted in the Dominican Republic to determine the effects of nitrogen, gibberellic acid, triadimefon, and kinetin on the seedling growth of sapodilla (Achras sapota) and tamarind (Tamarindus indica). Plants were started from seeds on cylindrical plastic containers (20 × 20 cm) filled with an artificial a 1:1 mixture of sand and loamy soil, allowing the growth of only one plant per container. Nitrogen rates (0.5, 0.75, and 1.0 g N per plant, applied as ammonium sulfate) were factorially combined with the rates (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 ppm each) of the regulators. When the plants had three true leaves, nitrogen was applied to the growing mixture, whereas the growth regulators were applied foliarly. Plants were allowed to grow during 60 days after treatment. There were no nitrogen and regulator interactions. Kinetin treatments did not significantly influence shoot dry weight and height in either species. Both species responded with linearly increased height, internode length, and dry weight to increasing GA3 concentrations. Increasing rates of the growth retardant triadimefon significantly reduced the internode length and total height of sapodilla and tamarind seedlings. These results suggest that gibberellin and triadimefon could be effectively used as a means to stimulate or retard, respectively, the growth of sapodilla and tamarind.

Germinability and Seedling Growth Performance of Chilli (Capsicum annuum) Seeds in Response to Different Gibberellic Acid Concentrations Pre-Treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Ryn Brenda Junaidy ◽  
Shafeeqa Shahruddin
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Dormancy Breaking ◽  
Seedling Vigour ◽  
Seed Germinability ◽  
Significant Difference

Chilli seeds are always associated with physiological dormancy characteristics or endogenous dormancy that has affected their germination potential. Problems noticed on the low seed germination rate, vigour growth, further may lead to the poor seedling growth pattern of chilli crop production. Gibberellic Acid (GA3) which is usually used as a treatment solution is not a new advent of seed dormancy breaking methods for chilli. But, looking forwards to a better GA3 concentration is still needed for the discovery of this treatment potential effect on chilli seed germinability and seedling growth. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of different GA3 concentrations on seed emergence and seedling growth performance in chilli. In this experiment, chilli seeds were imbibed with 25 mg/L, 75 mg/L and 125 mg/L concentration of GA3 with three replications each; for 24 hours at room temperature (32±4°C) and the untreated seeds as a control. The data collection on final germination percentage was taken daily for 21 days after sowing. While the 15 germinated seeds were directly planted on the 5 polybags arranged in the net house of Junaidy Jonik Farm, Sabah, Malaysia. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design with three replications. Data were subjected to analysis of variance with SAS version 9.4 and the significant means were separated by the least significant difference test at P<0.05. Significant differences were observed in the seed germinability measured; germination rate index (GRI), mean germination time (MGT) and final germination percentage (FGP), as well as on seedling vigour index (SVI) between treated and control seeds. Conversely, plant height, number of internodes, number of leaves and fresh weight of seedlings showed no significant differences among treatments. It was concluded that the use of GA3 was able to enhance chilli seeds germinability and could display a better SVI than the control. It is recommended to use GA3 treatment at 25 mg/L of concentration, as it may give an advantage to both economic and biological importance in producing higher germinability and seedling growth performance in chilli.

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