Journal of Horticulture
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ISSN: 2376-0354
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ISSN: 2376-0354
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Effect of Different Priming Treatments on Quality of Long-Term Stored Seeds of Apium graveolens var. rapaceum DC
Author(s): Petrussa E, Boscutti F, Tedesco M and Fabro MPetrussa E, Boscutti F, Tedesco M and Fabro M
In order to improve germplasm preservation of local cultivar “Friulano”, belonging to Apium graveolens var. rapaceum (Miller) Gaudin) seed germination of a seed lot, stored for a prolonged time at -20°C, was assessed in comparison to that of a commercial cultivar. In order to increase the seed performance during germination, three different priming pre-treatments (hydropriming for 24 h, osmopriming for 24 h, and osmopriming for 7 days) were performed. Additionally, seed sowing was undertaken on both potting soil and Petri dish plate condition. Analysis of seed quality was estimated by measurement of germination percentage, germination energy and the time to reach the 50% of full germination (T50). The results evidenced that conservation of celeriac dried seeds of “Friulano” cultivar at -20°C for one year maintained a good level of seed germination (rang.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2376-0354.1000222