Search Results for : seed germination
Study of canola (Brassica napus L.) genotypes for salt tolerance at germination stage via multivariate analysis
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of salt on the germination and early vegetative growth of canola genotypes. In order to an experiment was performed as factorial form under completely randomized design (CRD) with 3 replications. Genotype factor was contains of 12 genotypes and 6 levels of salt (control, -3, -6, -9, – […]
Evaluation of forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] lines for drought tolerance at germination stage
Drought is a major factor which limits growth and development of higher plants. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of drought on the germination and early growth of forage sorghum lines. In order to an experiment was performed as factorial form under completely randomized design (CRD) with 3 replications. Line factor contained 15 […]
Multivariate analysis of forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] lines for salinity tolerance at germination stage
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of salinity on the germination and early growth of forage sorghum lines. In order to an experiment was performed as factorial form under completely randomized design (CRD) with 3 replications. Line factor was contains of 15 lines and 5 levels of salinity (control, -3, -6, -9 and […]
Allelopathic effect of corn, alfalfa, redroot pigweed and bermuda grass on germination and growth of rye
This study was to investigate the effects of the extract from different parts of alfalfa, corn, bermuda grass and redroot pigweed at different stages of growth and in different amounts of extract on rye. For this purpose, a factorial experiment was carried out during 2010-2011. The factors included: type of plant at four levels: 1- […]
Assessment of seed to seed allelopathic potential of Corn (Zea mays L.) on seed and seedling growth of some volunteer species
The experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of interaction seed to seed between corn (Zea mays L.) with some of volunteer species like sainfoin (Onobrychis sativa var. subinermis.), black cumin (Nigella sativa L.), bitter vetch (Vicia ervilia (L.) Willd.), proso (Panicum miliaceum L.) and jimpson-weed datura (Datura stramonium L.) on seed and seedling […]
Seed biology of Andrographis elongata T. And. (Acanthaceae) – a valuable endemic medicinal plant of India
The present investigation deals with the seed biology of an endemic medicinal plant species, Andrographis elongata T. And. of Acanthace family. Its leaves, whole plant, root flowers and seed are used as medicine. Its major bitter principles are 2¢-oxygenated flavones. It is useful in the treatment of snake bite, diabetes, antidiabetic malarial fever, diuretic, skin […]
Effect of planting depth on the germination and initial growth and development of shea (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.)
The study was carried out to assess the effects of planting depth on the germination and initial growth and development of Shea (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) seedlings, at the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources mango plantation, University for Development Studies-Nyankpala campus. The specific objectives were to determine the germination percentage and to assess the effects […]
Allelopathic effects of Mexican sunflower [Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl) A. Gray] on germination and growth of Spiderplant (Cleome gynandra L.)
Allelopathy refers to both beneficial and harmful effects of one plant on another plant by the release of chemicals from plant parts through leaching, root exudation, volatilization, residue decomposition and other processes in both natural and agricultural systems. Tithonia diversifolia contains allelochemicals that inhibit or stimulate growth of agricultural crops. A study was conducted to […]
Rapid in vitro clonal propagation of a hybrid muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) cultivar from seedling explants
An investigation was undertaken to develop a reliable strategy for large scale multiplication of a hybrid cultivar of muskmelon through in vitro clonal propagation. Best in vitro seed germination was observed in MS medium containing 0.5 mg/l GA3. Two explants excised from axenic seedlings were tested for shoot proliferation and leaf node showed better shoot […]
Investigation on the effect of cassava effluent-polluted soil on germination, emergence and oxidative stress parameters of Telferia occidentalis
The effect of cassava effluent-polluted soil on germination, emergence and oxidative stress parameters of Telferia occidentalis from soil exposed to the effluent over a long period of time was studied. Telferis occidentalis leaves from soil samples devoid of cassava effluent served as the control. T. occidentalis seeds from soil samples devoid of cassava effluent-polluted soil […]