Physiological potential evaluation of onion seeds and its relation to field plant performance. / Avaliação do potencial fisiológico de sementes de cebola e sua relação com o desempenho das plantas em campo.

AUTOR(ES)

Angelica Brod Rodo

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2002

RESUMO

Research has emphasized the relationship of laboratory germination and vigor to seedling emergence and stand establishment. In contrast, information relating seed vigor to plant performance is less available. This study was conducted to identify reliable procedures to rank onion ( Allium cepa L.) seed lots according to their physiological potential and to select the most adequate procedures to be used in quality control programs. In addition, it was verified whether the differences in seed vigor influence plant performance in field conditions. Six seed lots of cultivars Aurora and Petroline were evaluated in laboratory for germination and vigor (first count, seedling vigor classification, electrical conductivity, cold test, traditional and saturated salt accelerated aging and controlled deterioration). Field experiments to detect differences in plant development were performed by direct sowing and transplant systems; after the determination of seedling emergence, plant vegetative development was evaluated by plant height, pseudo stem width and dry matter accumulation measurements. After harvest, the bulbs commercial classification and yield evaluation were provided. It was concluded that saturated salt accelerated aging (41ºC/72h), controlled deterioration (24% of water/45ºC/24h) and seedling vigor classification tests were the best procedures to assess the physiological potential of onion seeds. The initial plant development as measured by plant height and dry matter accumulation was affected by seed vigor mainly when the differences of seed physiological potential became wider as a result of the storage period. Influence of seed vigor did not persist during plant vegetative growth and yield was not related to seed vigor level. It was therefore concluded that the use of high vigor seed lots is justified to ensure adequate stand establishment under different environmental conditions.

ASSUNTO(S)

seed germination sementes-vigor cebola seed vigor onion germinação de sementes

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