scholarly journals Allelopathy of Sage and White Wormwood on Purslane Germination and Seedling Growth

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza PIRZAD ◽  
Vahid GHASEMIAN ◽  
Reza DARVISHZADEH ◽  
Mohammad SEDGHI ◽  
Abbas HASSANI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Root Shoot Ratio ◽  
Root And Shoot Length ◽  
Length Changes ◽  
White Wormwood

A bioassay run was carried out in the incubator to evaluate possible allelopathic effects of water extracts of sage and white wormwood on germination and seedling growth of purslane. Results showed that the type of extract and its concentration (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20%) significantly influenced final germination percentage, germination rate and index, root and shoot length, root/shoot ratio, fresh and dry weight of seedling of purslane. The interaction between these two experimental factors was always significant, producing different results according to the different combination levels. The statistical comparison of means indicated that the maximum germination percentage and germination rate (respectively 68% and 11.4% d-1) were obtained from the untreated control (0% extract), while the lowest values for the same two characters occurred with 15% of sage (respectively 45% and 6.4% d-1) and 20% of white wormwood (38% and 7.5% d-1). Concerning germination indexes, the highest (55) and the lowest (32) values were observed respectively on the control and with 15% of sage extract or 20% of white wormwood extract. The longest (4.5 cm) and the shortest (1.3 cm) root of purslane were obtained with 5% of white wormwood and 20% of sage extracts, respectively. Changes in shoot length with sage and white wormwood extracts were similar to those in root length, even though shoot length was less affected by the concentration of extracts. Root and shoot length changes brought to maximum (22.0) and minimum (8.9) values for the root/shoot length ratio, respectively with 5% of white wormwood and 20% of sage extracts. The maximum fresh (2.111 g) and dry (0.338 g) seedling weight of purslane were obtained from untreated control, producing the same seedling weight with 5% of sage, 5 and 10% of white wormwood extract. While the minimum fresh (0.692 g) and dry (0.111 g) seedling weight were obtained from 15% of white wormwood extract, so that there is no significant differences between this value and the seedling weight produced under 10, 15 and 20% of sage and 20% of white wormwood extract.

Salinity Tolerance of Black Gram Cultivars During Germination and Early Seedling Growth

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.K. Hasan ◽  
M.S. Islam ◽  
M.R. Islam ◽  
H.N. Ismaan ◽  
A. El Sabagh
Keyword(s):  
Salt Stress ◽  
Salinity Tolerance ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Sand Culture ◽  
Black Gram

Abstract A laboratory experiment regarding germination and seedling growth test was conducted with three black gram genotypes tested under three salinity levels (0, 75 and 150 mM), for 10 days, in sand culture within small plastic pot, to investigate the germination and seedling growth characteristics. Different germination traits of all black gram genotypes, like germination percentage (GP), germination rate (GR), coefficient of velocity of germination (CVG) greatly reduced, as well as mean germination time (MGT) increased with increasing salt stress. At high salt stress, BARI Mash-3 provided the highest GP reduction (28.58%), while the lowest was recorded (15.79% to control) in BARI Mash-1. Salinity have the negative impact on shoot and root lengths, fresh and dry weights. The highest (50.32% to control) and lowest reduction (36.39%) of shoot length were recorded in BARI Mash-2 and BARI Mash-1, respectively, under 150 mM NaCl saline conditions. There were significant reduction of root lengths, root fresh and dry weight, shoot length, shoot fresh and dry weight in all genotypes under saline condition. The genotypes were arranged as BARI Mash-1 > BARI Mash-3 > BARI Mash-2, with respect to salinity tolerance.

scholarly journals Ayçiçeğinin Çimlenme ve Fide Gelişimi Üzerine Kuraklık ve Sıcaklık Streslerinin Etkileri

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 598
Author(s):  
Nurgül Ergin ◽  
Mehmet Demir Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Seedling Development ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Germination Time ◽  
Shoot Ratio ◽  
Root Shoot Ratio ◽  
Root And Shoot Length ◽  
Mean Germination Time

This study was aimed to determine the responses of some sunflower hybrids to drought and low temperature stresses during germination and seedling development period. Sunflower hybrids of Sanbro MR, 63LE113, 64LL62 and Meteor were used in the study. Germination percentage, mean germination time, root and shoot length, root / shoot ratio, seedling fresh and dry weight of the sunflower hybrids were investigated at two temperatures (low 15°C and optimum 25°C) and drought stresses (distilled water, -1.5, -3.0, -4.5 and -6.0 bar) induced by polyethylene glycol 6000. The results of the research showed that there were significant differences among the sunflower hybrids in terms of the investigated characteristics. Increased drought stresses led to decreasing germination percentage, root and shoot length, seedling fresh weight, but caused a prolonged germination time and increased seedling dry weight. No significant change was observed in the germination and seedling development of the sunflower up to drought of -3,0 bar. The root / shoot ratio of sunflower hybrids increased at 15°C. The Sanbro MR had the fastest and highest germination along with the highest seedling fresh and dry weight at low temperature and higher drought stresses. It was concluded that sunflower hybrid Sanbro MR gave better performance under drought and low temperature conditions than the other hybrids.

scholarly journals Germination and Biochemical Responses to Alkalinity Stress in Two Sesame Cultivars

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
Batool Mahdavi
Keyword(s):  
Germination Rate ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Percentage Germination ◽  
Total Soluble Sugars ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Root And Shoot Length ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

Abstract In this study, the effect of different alkaline concentrations (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 mM) on germination and biochemical characteristics of the two sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) cultivares (Dashtestan and GL-13) which are registered cultivars of Iran were investigated. The experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design with three replications. Results showed that, germination percentage, germination rate, shoot length and dry weight, root length and dry weight and K+ content decreased, whereas, malondialdehyde (MDA), proline, total soluble sugars and Na+ contents increased with increasing alkalinity stress. GL-13 cultivar had the least root and shoot length, proline and K+ content than Dashtestan.

A, The Phytotoxic effects of Sonchus oleraceus L. on emergence and seedling growth of Echinocloa cruss-galli

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 433-446
Author(s):  
Bilal Ahmad Khan ◽  
Muhammad Ather Nadeem ◽  
Saima Anwar ◽  
Rizwan Maqbool ◽  
Muhammad Yasin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Emergence Time ◽  
Sonchus Oleraceus ◽  
Leaf Aqueous Extract ◽  
Emergence Percentage

The study was aimed to explore the phytotoxic potential of Sonchus oleraceus L. on the emergence and seedling growth of Echinocloa cruss-galli L. and quantification of allelochemicals present in leaves, stem and fruit of S. oleraceus weed. The experiment comprised of aqueous extracts of leaf, roots and fruits applied at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 8% (w/v) along with a control (0%). Data regarding seed emergence, emergence index, emergence percentage, root length, shoot length and seedling dry weight was recorded. All the tested concentrations of all parts of S. oleraceus significantly inhibited the seed emergence, emergence index, emergence percentage (%) and growth and delayed mean emergence time and time taken to 50% emergence of E. cruss-galli weed. However, maximum mean emergence time (5.20 days) and time taken to 50% emergence (3.49 days), were noted at 8% concentration of fruit and leaf aqueous extract, respectively. Fruit aqueous extract at 8% concentration caused the lowest germination index (1.70), germination percentage (40%), root length (0.09 cm), shoot length (0.45 cm) and dry weight (0.16 g) of E. cruss-galli. Results suggested that the extract of S. oleraceus weed at concentration (8%) can be used as potential bio-herbicide for the control of E. cruss-galli weed.

scholarly journals Selenyum Uygulaması ile Yetiştirilen Adaçayı Bitkisinden Elde Edilen Hidrosollerin Çemen ve Kişniş Tohumlarının Çimlenmesi Üzerine Etkisi

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (sp2) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Ferit Özen ◽  
Gülsüm Yaldız ◽  
Mahmut Çamlıca ◽  
Halit Aşkın ◽  
Abdurrahman Başol
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Fenugreek Seeds ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Shoot Ratio ◽  
Root Shoot Ratio ◽  
The Mean

This research was carried out in the climate chamber in order to determine the effect of hydrosols obtained from sage grown with selenium application on germination of fenugreek and coriander seeds. Different concentrations of sage hydrosol (2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 ml) and purified water used as control were applied to the fenugreek and coriander seeds. Germination rate, fresh weight, dry weight, root length, shoot length and root / shoot ratio of fenugreek and coriander seeds were applied. Variance analysis was performed according to the split plot design and the mean values were compared with LSD test. According to the results of the research; germination rate of fenugreek seeds 38.35-51.00%, fresh weight 0.04-0.12 g, dry weight 0.001-0.035 g, root length 0.71-2.02 cm, shoot length 1.27-3.20 cm, root/shoot ratio varied between 0.34-0.82, germination rate of coriander seeds 18.61-39.21%, fresh weight 0.0011-0.034 g, dry weight 0.004-0.030 g, root length 1.5-4.58 cm, shoot length 1.08-3.69 cm, root/shoot ratio 0.47-2.51 were found. The highest germination rate was obtained in 2.5 ml dose of sage hydrosol (51.00%) in fenugreek seeds and the highest germination rate was found in 7.5 ml dose of sage hydrosol (39.21%) in coriander seeds.

scholarly journals Effect of desiccation and salinity stress on seed germination and initial plant growth of Cucumis melo

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 833-841 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sohrabikertabad ◽  
A. Ghanbari ◽  
H.R. Mohassel, Mohamad ◽  
M.N. Mahalati ◽  
J. Gherekhloo
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Cucumis Melo ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Sodium Content ◽  
Invasive Weed ◽  
The North ◽  
Root And Shoot Length ◽  
Significant Difference

Smellmelon, an annual invasive weed of soybean production fields in the north of Iran, reproduces and spreads predominately through seed production. This makes seed bank survival and successful germination essential steps in the invasive process. To evaluate the potential of Smellmelon to invade water-stressed environments, laboratory studies were conducted to investigate the effect of desiccation and salinity at different temperatures on seed germination and seedling growth of Cucumis melo. Seeds were incubated at 25, 30, 35 and 40 ºC in the darkness in a solution (0, -0.2, -0.4, -0.6, -0.8, 1 and 1.2 MPa) of a salt (NaCl), and in a solution (0, -2, -4, -6, -8, -10, -12 bar) of PEG-6000 (Polyethylene glycol), in two separate experiments. The results showed that the highest percentage and rate of germination occurred at 35 ºC in salt concentrations of 0, -0.2, -0.4 MPa and PEG concentrations of 0, -2, -4 bar. Increasing the concentration of salt (NaCl) and PEG limited germination, seedling growth and water uptake but increased the sodium content in the seedlings. No significant difference was observed among 0, -0.2 and -0.4 MPa of NaCl and among 0, -2 and -4 bar of PEG concentration at 35 ºC. The negative effects of PEG were more than those of NaCl on germination percentage and germination rate. Increased stress levels lead to reduction of root and shoot length, and SVL of seedlings. Na+ content of seedling decreased with limited seedling growth of C. melo.

Effects of Na2CO3 on seed germination, seed reserve utilizationand seedling growth in bitter vetch (Vicia ervilia L.)

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Sepehri ◽  
Maryam Saman ◽  
Somayeh Bayat
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Utilization Efficiency ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Alkaline Soils ◽  
Seedling Vigour ◽  
Bitter Vetch

Alkalinity is one of the main limiting factors of seed germination in alkaline soils. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Na2CO3 levels (0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 mM) on seed germination, seed reserve utilization and seedling vigour of three local bitter vetch cultivars (Buinzahra, Shahreza and Tarom). The results indicated that increasing Na2CO3 concentrations caused a decrease in germination percentage (GP), germination rate (GR), seedling length, seedling dry weight (SLDW) and seed reserve utilization efficiency (SRUE). The rate of reduction in shoot length in comparison with the control in different concentrations of Na2CO3 was detected from Buinzahra as 30-92%, Shahreza 39-97% and Tarom 13-83%. Decrease in root length was more than shoot length in all the cultivars at each Na2CO3 level, as compared to the control. The weight of mobilized seed reserve (WMSR) and seed reserve depletion percentage (SRDP) decreased with increasing Na2CO3 levels up to 10 mM in Buinzahra and Tarom cultivars and up to 15 mM in Shahreza. WMSR and SRDP then rapidly raised with higher alkalinity levels. These results suggest that reduction of seed germination and decline in seedling dry weight in response to alkalinity stress is a consequence of decline in seed reserve utilization efficiency.

scholarly journals Germination and Seedling Growth of Pulse Crop (Vigna Spp.) as Affected by Soil Salt Stress

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankaj Awasthi ◽  
Himani Karki ◽  
Vibhuti Vibhuti ◽  
Kiran Bargali ◽  
S. S Bargali
Keyword(s):  
Salt Stress ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Growth Stages ◽  
Sensitive Species ◽  
Worldwide Distribution ◽  
Vigna Species ◽  
Stress Levels

Vigna is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae with worldwide distribution. In the present study, effect of salt stress was investigated in four species of Vigna viz. V. mungo (urd), V. angularis (rais), V. radiata (moong) and V. aconitifolia (moth) at germination and seedling growth stages in a glasshouse experiment. Seeds of selected crops were surface sterilized and placed under three salt stress levels of 0 (control), 50mM and 100mM using NaCl solutions. Three replicates for each treatment was used for this experiment. The results indicated that increase in salt stress levels caused a reduction in germination percentage, germination rate, shoot length, root length and seedling dry weight of each Vigna species. The overall results indicated that among the four species, V. aconitifolia was the most sensitive, whereas V. mungo was the least sensitive species to the salinity in almost every aspect of growth.

Effect of rhizobial nod factors (lipo­chitooligosaccharide) on seedling growth of blackgram under salt stress

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Udhaya Nandhini ◽  
E. Somasundaram ◽  
M. Mohamed Amanullah
Keyword(s):  
Salt Tolerance ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Salinity Treatment ◽  
Nod Factor ◽  
Root And Shoot Length ◽  
Vigour Index ◽  
Salt Tolerance Index

A study was carried out to examine the performance of blackgram seedlings under varying levels of salinity and to ascertain the remedial effect of lipo chitooligosaccharide (LCO) against salinity stress. Higher germination percentage, root and shoot length, vigour index and salt tolerance index and lower phytotoxicity of roots and shoots (0) were observed in control (no salinity) treatment irrespective of priming. Salinity negatively influenced the seedling growth and as the salinity increased the seedling growth characters were drastically reduced. The nod factor treated blackgram seedlings had relatively higher germination percentage , root and shoot length, vigour index and salt tolerance index and lower phytotoxicity of roots and shoots. Seed priming with nod factor was found to have significant effect on eliminating the effects of salinity.

scholarly journals Effect of Salt Stresses on Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Camelina sativa L.

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Gebremedhn Yohannes ◽  
Leul Kidane ◽  
Berhanu Abraha ◽  
Tadesse Beyene
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Camelina Sativa ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Injury Rates ◽  
Shoot Height ◽  
Height Reduction ◽  
Root Shoot Ratio ◽  
Vigor Index ◽  
Early Seedling

Camelina sativa is a promising low-input, high yielding biodiesel crop that can be suitable to grow on marginal lands and is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. But, saltiness is an overall issue of agriculture that constrains the germination, development and productivity of plant because of osmotic and ionic poisonous quality impacts. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of salinity (NaCl and KCl) on germination and early seedling growth of Camelina sativa. Camelina sativa seeds were obtained from agricultural research sector of Wachemo University. In the laboratory, six salinity levels of NaCl and KCl (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 g/L) were prepared and arranged in completely randomized design with four replications. The result of the study revealed that C. sativa seedlings were differ significantly (p<0.05) on speed of germination, germination percentage, germination index, shoot length, root length, vigor index, root shoot ratio and seedling fresh weight, relative injury rates  of NaCl and KCl, shoot height reduction and root height reduction. However, there is no significant effect between salt type versus salinity level and salt type in all parameters tested except shoot length and shoot height reduction at 5% significant level. The increase in both salts (NaCl and KCl) concentration in culture medium causes a significant decreases in speed of germination, germination percentage, germination index, shoot length, root length, vigor index, root shoot ratio and seedling fresh weight of the salt treated C. sativa seeds as compared with the control (C. sativa seeds watered with distilled water). Similarly, relative injury rates NaCl and KCl shoot height reduction, root height reduction were highly increased as salinity level increases. Generally, as the concentration of NaCl and KCl was increased the overall germination and early seedling performance of C. sativa decreased. The effect of salinity on physiology, molecular and biochemical of properties of C. sativa should be studied. Keywords: Camelina sativa, Salinity effect, NaCl, KCl, Seed germination, Seedling growth.

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