How can low germination rates in Amazon chicory seeds be overcome?

• Published in: Ciência rural Vol. 54; no. 7
• Main Authors: Rosário, Isabelle Caroline Bailosa do, Arruda, Renata da Silva, Silva, Andressa de Oliveira, Gomes, Rafaelle Fazzi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Portuguese
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 01.07.2024
• Subjects: AGRONOMY; Eryngiumfoetidum; germination; physiological seed quality; germination; qualidade fisiológica de sementes; Eryngium foetidum; germinação; Eryngiumfoetidum; physiological seed quality

Eryngiumfoetidum exhibits low germination rates and heterogeneous seed maturation. Thus, in order to reduce problems during seedling production, a number of treatments can be used. The aim of this study was to assess the physiological quality of Amazon chicory seeds submitted to water immersion trea...