Effect of long-term storage on viability of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) seeds

Prolonged storage of seeds may lead to decreases in seed quality, negatively affecting germination and vigor and preventing the obtaining of a promising stand. Seed quality is a critical factor, and the performance of the lot can be altered by vigor, dormancy and, mainly, by the time and conditions...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of seed science 2022-01, Vol.44
Hauptverfasser: Silva, Jamille Cardeal da, Silva, Jailton de Jesus, Silva, Simonica Sousa da, Gomes, Raquel Araujo, Dantas, Bárbara França
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Zusammenfassung:Prolonged storage of seeds may lead to decreases in seed quality, negatively affecting germination and vigor and preventing the obtaining of a promising stand. Seed quality is a critical factor, and the performance of the lot can be altered by vigor, dormancy and, mainly, by the time and conditions in which the seeds were stored. In the experiment, the physiological quality of seeds 14 genotypes of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) genotypes stored for a period of thirteen years in cold conditions was evaluated. The seeds were subjected to germination induction treatment with potassium nitrate (KNO3) and evaluated to identify seeds with presence and absence of embryos. The seed storage period affected their germination capacity and the use of KNO3 did not increase seed germination. A low number of full seeds was found for genotype 613 (12%). The relative germination percentages did not underestimate the buffel grass seed germination potential, as it is usually calculated, providing an improved distinction between the evaluated genotypes. The use of KNO3 increased the seedling root and shoot weights of some genotypes, as well as the dry matter weight of seedlings, an important characteristic for forage production. The prolonged storage affects the physiological quality of buffel grass seeds. The production of seeds without embryo is a problem found for this species, which affects the final quality of the seed lots produced. Resumo: O armazenamento prolongado pode levar a perda da qualidade das sementes, influenciando negativamente na germinação e vigor e impedindo a obtenção de um estande promissor. A qualidade das sementes é um fator crucial, e o desempenho do lote pode ser alterado pelo vigor, dormência e principalmente, pelo tempo e condições em que as sementes ficaram armazenadas. No experimento foi avaliada a qualidade fisiológica de sementes de 14 genótipos de capim-bufel (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) armazenados por treze anos em câmara fria. As sementes foram submetidas a tratamento para indução da germinação com nitrato de potássio (KNO3), e posteriores avaliações para identificação da presença e ausência de embrião. O período em que as sementes ficaram armazenadas afetou sua capacidade de germinação e o KNO3 utilizado não induziu aumento na germinação das sementes. Baixo número de sementes cheias foi verificado para o genótipo 613 (12%). As porcentagens de germinação relativa não subestimaram o potencial de germinação das sementes de C. ciliaris, como
ISSN:2317-1537
2317-1545
2317-1545
DOI:10.1590/2317-1545v44259954