scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Composts Prepared from Various Organic Wastes Based on Biological and Chemical Parameters

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 869
Author(s):  
Monika Jakubus
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Root Growth ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Plant Root ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Macro And Micronutrients ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Positive Effect

One of the principles of the circular economy requires the effective recycling of organic waste, especially since its volume is increasing from year to year. Therefore, one of the best solutions to solve this problem is the composting of organic waste. This paper presents the results of a comparative study of 10 different composts in terms of their quality. The composts varied with regard to waste materials used for composting, the adopted composting method, and the degree of compost maturity. Both biological (seed germination rate and intensity of plant root growth) and chemical methods (contents of macro- and micronutrients, presence of heavy metals, as well as the quality and quantity of humus compounds) were applied to evaluate the fertilisers, providing comprehensive characteristics of individual composts. It was found that composts prepared on the basis of sewage sludge had the highest contents of macro- and micronutrients as well as heavy metals. In addition, these composts contained the greatest amounts of humic substances, although these were of low quality. These composts also strongly inhibited seed germination and plant root growth. The least desirable chemical composition was found for the composts based on yard trimmings and household wastes prepared in home composters. These composts contained good quality humus compounds and had a positive effect on seed germination and plant root growth.

scholarly journals Effects of Matric and Osmotic Priming Treatments on Broccoli Seed Germination

1996 ◽  
Vol 121 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lewis W. Jett ◽  
Gregory E. Welbaum ◽  
Ronald D. Morse
Keyword(s):  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Root Growth ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Seed Vigor ◽  
Radicle Emergence ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Peg 8000

Priming, a controlled-hydration treatment followed by redrying, improves the germination and emergence of seeds from many species. We compared osmotic and matric priming to determine which was the most effective treatment for improving broccoli seed germination and to gain a greater understanding of how seed vigor is enhanced by priming. Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) seeds were osmotically primed in polyethylene glycol (PEG 8000) at -1.1 MPa or matrically primed in a ratio of 1.0 g seed:0.8 g synthetic calcium silicate (Micro-Cel E):1.8 ml water at -1.2 MPa. In the laboratory, germination rates and root lengths were recorded from 5 to 42C and 10 to 35C, respectively. Broccoli seeds germinated poorly at >35C. Root growth after germination was more sensitive to temperatures >30C and <15C than radicle emergence. Matric and osmotic priming increased germination rate in the laboratory, greenhouse, and field. However, matric priming had a greater effect on germination and root growth rates from 15 to 30C. Neither priming treatment affected minimum or maximum germination or root growth temperatures. Both priming treatments decreased the mean thermal time for germination by >35%. The greater germination performance of matrically primed seeds was most likely the result of increased oxygen availability during priming, increased seed Ca content, or improved membrane integrity.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Acid Leaching on the Removal of Heavy Metals and Soil Fertility in Contaminated Soil

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen-Yao Chu ◽  
Tzu-Hsing Ko
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Sequential Extraction ◽  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Extraction Procedure ◽  
Acid Leaching

Heavy metal-contaminated soils were leached with various acid reagents, and a series of treatments was assessed to understand soil fertility after acid leaching. Aqua regia digestion and a five-step sequential extraction procedure were applied to determine heavy metal distribution. The average total concentrations of Zn, Cd, Cu, and Pb for contaminated soil were 1334, 25, 263, and 525 mg·kg−1 based on the ICP/AES quantitative analysis. Other than Pb extracted by H2SO4, over 50% removal efficiency of other heavy metals was achieved. A five-step sequential extraction revealed that the bound-to-carbonate and bound-to-Fe-Mn oxides were the major forms of the heavy metals in the soil. The addition of organic manure considerably promoted soil fertility and increased soil pH after acid leaching. Seed germination experiments demonstrated that after acid leaching, the soil distinctly inhibited plant growth and the addition of manure enhanced seed germination rate from 35% to 84%. Furthermore, the procedure of soil turnover after acid leaching and manure addition greatly increased seed germination rate by 61% and shortened the initial germination time. Seed germination in untreated soil was superior to that in acid-leached soil, illustrating that the phytotoxic effect of acid leaching is more serious than that of heavy metals.

scholarly journals Suggestions on increasing the germination seeds of pasture fodder plants

2021 ◽  
Vol 264 ◽  
pp. 04033
Author(s):  
Bakhadir Mirzaev ◽  
Farmon Mamatov ◽  
Bakhtiyor Tulaganov ◽  
Amir Sadirov ◽  
Rustam Khudayqulov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Mechanical Damage ◽  
Forage Plants ◽  
Fodder Plants ◽  
Forest Belts ◽  
Seed Crops ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Positive Effect

One of the problems in the seed production of pasture forage plants is low seed germination. Existing pasture improvement technologies and technical means for seed production, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and storage of pasture forage plants are analysed. Suggestions for improving seed germination have been developed: it is advisable to place the seed crops between the forest belts; to improve seed germination, it is necessary to make a preliminary harvest of seed crops with spreading the mass on the stubble; the mechanised collection of seed heaps using a rotary mower with an active heap separator increases the germination rate by reducing mechanical damage to the seeds and enriching the soil with organic matter; the seed sowing process has a positive effect on the germination rate of the seed produced, in addition to reducing cleaning costs.

scholarly journals Effect of light quality on Tabebuia rosea seed germination

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Sofía Basto ◽  
Claudia Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Light Quality ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Germination Capacity ◽  
Germination Speed ◽  
Tabebuia Rosea ◽  
Germination Value ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Effect Of Light ◽  
Peak Value

Tabebuia rosea germination capacity and rate have been examined under light and dark conditions. However, seeds responses to light quality, in particular to short and mid-wavelengths, are not well known. We hypothesized that short wavelengths would have a positive effect on rosea germination. The effects of short, mid and long-wavelengths on germination capacity, rate (germination rate index, germination rate R50, a devised index of germination rate R50´ and peak value), mean daily germination and germination value were evaluated. Light quality had little effect on germination capacity; it was reduced only in darkness. Seeds under short and mid-wavelengths germinated faster (germination rate) than under any other light treatments. We concluded that althoughlt T. rosea seeds respond to all light quality treatments, the short and mid-wavelengths are the cue for increasing germination speed. For synchronizing germination, short and mid-wavelengths transmitted by red cellophane paper can be used as a pre-germinative treatment for restoration and silvicultural purposes.

scholarly journals SOWING QUALITIES OF SEEDS AND PRODUCTIVITY OF NON-NARCOTIC VARIETY OF HEMP DEPENDING ON PRE-PLANTING CULTIVATION

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
И.В. Бакулова ◽  
И.И. Плужникова ◽  
Н.В. Криушин
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Field Conditions ◽  
Yield Increase ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
Cultivation Technology ◽  
Positive Effect

Представлены результаты изучения влияния предпосевной обработки семян на растения конопли посевной с целью совершенствования технологии возделывания. Применение изучаемых препаратов положительно действовало на энергию прорастания, всхожесть и урожайность растений. В лабораторных условиях отмечено достоверное увеличение всхожести семян при применении препаратов Альбит, ТПС и Биокомплекс БТУ на 5,0 и 7,2 % на сорте Вера, при применении препаратов ТМТД, ВСК и Биокомплекс БТУ – на 5,2 и 5,0 % соответственно на сорте Надежда. В полевых условиях показатель всхожести увеличивался по сравнению с контролем на 4,2-5,6 % у сорта Вера и на 1,8-8,5 % у сорта Надежда. За годы исследований урожайность семян конопли посевной в результате применения протравителей по всем вариантам опыта изменялась на сорте Вера в пределах 0,78-0,96 т/га и 0,66-0,84 т/га на сорте Надежда. Наибольшая прибавка урожайности на сорте Вера отмечена на вариантах с предпосевной обработкой семян препаратами Бункер, ВСК, Лигногумат и Альбит, ТПС. На сорте Надежда установлена максимальная урожайность семян на вариантах с обработкой препаратами Бенорад, СП, Бункер, ВСК и Альбит, ТПС, прибавка урожайности составила 0,16-0,18 т/га или 24,2-27,3 % к контролю. This work presents the results of studying the influence of pre-planting seed cultivation on hemp plants in order to improve the cultivation technology. The implementation of the studied drugs had a positive effect on the germinating power, germination and yield of plants. In laboratory conditions there was a significant increase in seed germination when using drugs Albit, TPS (liquid paste) and BTU Biocomplex 5.0 and 7.2 % for the variety Vera in the use of drugs TMTD, VSK and BTU Biocomplex – 5.2 and 5.0 %, respectively in the variety Nadezhda. In the field conditions, the germination rate increased by 4.2-5.6 % in the Vera variety and 1.8-8.5 % in the Nadezhda variety compared to the control. Over the years of research, the yield of hemp seeds, as a result of the use of disinfectants for all options of the experiment, changed on the Vera variety in the range of 0.78-0.96 t/ha and 0.66-0.84 t/ha on the Nadezhda variety. The greatest increase in yield on the Vera variety was noted in the options with pre-planting cultivation of seeds with Bunker, VSK, Lignohumate and Albit, TPS. On the Nadezhda variety, the maximum yield of seeds was set on options with cultivation with Benorad, SP, Bunker, VSK and Albit, TPS, the yield increase was 0.16-0.18 t/ha or 24.2-27.3 % to control.

scholarly journals Application and use of sulphuric acid pretreatment to improve seed germination of three acacia species

REFORESTA ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdenour Kheloufi ◽  
Lahouaria Mounia Mansouri ◽  
Faiza Zineb Boukhatem
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Sulphuric Acid ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Water Control ◽  
Acid Pretreatment ◽  
Acacia Species ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Positive Effect

The experiments were led to study the effect of pretreatments and their duration on germination behavior of three Acacia species A. cyanophylla Lindl., A. farnesiana L. and A. decurrens Willd. by analyzing three parameters (GP: germination percentage; MGT: germination mean time (days) and GRI: germination rate index) for various times of incubation (5, 10 and 15 days) in Petri dishes. Pre-sowing treatment included immersion in concentrated sulphuric acid for 60, 90 and 120 minutes. The sowing in distilled water (Control) had no positive effect on the germination induction. Generally, the seed pretreatments were very useful to improve germination. Time of immersion significantly (P < 0.0001) affected GP, MGT and GRI in all species. Increasing the duration of sulphuric acid immersion (from 60 to 120 min) improved the germination percentages for A. cyanophylla and A. farnesiana seeds to (98% and 99%), respectively. However, increasing this duration had a negative effect on A. decurrens seed germination, reducing the final germination percentage from 97% at 60 minutes of immersion to 43% at 120 minutes.

scholarly journals Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Compost Maturity Influence on Weed Seed Germination

HortScience ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 577e-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Ozores-Hampton ◽  
Thomas A. Bewick ◽  
Peter Stoffella ◽  
Daniel J. Cantliffe ◽  
Thomas A. Obreza
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Root Growth ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Petri Dish ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Weed Species ◽  
Compost Maturity ◽  
Yellow Nutsedge

The influence of compost (derived from MSW and biosolids) maturity on seed germination of several weed species was evaluated. A bioassay was developed by extracting 20 g of compost of different maturities with various volumes of water, then measuring germination percentage of ivyleaf morningglory (Ipomoea hederacea) seeds placed on extract-saturated filter paper in a petri dish. A 20 g (dry weight) compost: 50 mL of water generated an extract that produced the widest percentage seed germination variation in response to composts of different maturity. Ivyleaf morningglory, barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli L.), purslane (Potulaca oleracea L.), and corn (Zea mays L) were selected as plant indicators to determine the compost maturity stage with maximum germination inhibition. Compost 8-week-old decreased percent germination, root growth, and germination index (combines germination rate and root growth), and increased mean days to germination (MDG) of each plant indicator. Immature 8 week-old compost extract effect on MDG and germination percent of 15 weed species was evaluated. Extract from 8-week-old compost inhibited germination in most weed species, except yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus). Compost extracts derided from immature (3-day, 4-, and 8-week-old) compost resulted in delayed and reduced germination percent of important economic weed species.

scholarly journals Bokashi leachate as a biopriming on Basella rubra L. seed germination and root development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phooi Chooi Lin ◽  
Elisa Azura Azman ◽  
Roslan Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Root Growth ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Root Development ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
High Nutrient ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Improve Seed Germination

Abstract Basella rubra L. is a type of spinach, which is edible with high nutrient composition. It is also known to be an antioxidant. However, initial germination and root growth remain an issue due to hard exterior seed coating. Thus, some may germinate within 10 to 21 days, and some may not work at all. Inhibited growth may lead to vegetative propagation and micropropagation, which fundamentally reduce the growth and yield. Basella seed treated with Bokashi leachate was found to improve seed germination and root growth. A study was conducted using food waste EM Bokashi leachate (0:1, 1:1500, 1:1000, 1:500) with biopriming duration (6 and 12 hours). The experiment was conducted in a completely random design (CRD) with 3 replications of 100 seeds, with 24 experimental units. Based on the results, a short biopriming duration (6 hours) significantly enhanced the mean germination rate, germination speed accumulated, and coefficient of germination velocity. However, germination percentage had no significant improvement by leachate. Long priming duration significantly reduced the root development due to the seed may loss of desiccation tolerance. The concentration of leachate and priming duration had no significant interaction. In order to improve the germination and root growth performance, 6 hours of seeds priming duration or 1:500 (0.2%) of food waste Bokashi leachate was recommended to soak the Basella rubra seeds.

scholarly journals STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF GROWTH REGULATORS WITH ANTI-STRESS EFFECT ON PEPPER CULTURE IN THE SOUTH OF THE KHABAROVSK TERRITORY

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (11(80)) ◽  
pp. 12-14
Author(s):  
K. Kazarina ◽  
A. Dulin
Keyword(s):  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Growth Regulators ◽  
Stress Effect ◽  
Natural Growth ◽  
The South ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Positive Effect

A comparative study of the effectiveness of natural growth regulators epin and salicylic acid in separate and combined use on seed germination and yield of four varieties of peppers: Swallow, Winnie the Pooh, California miracle, Bogatyr, in the South of the Khabarovsk territory. The positive effect of growth regulators on yield indicators, depending on varietal specificity, has been established. The joint use of regulators was ineffective.

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