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Influence of the storage environment on the physiological quality of millet seeds (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)
Fecha
2019-07-01Registro en:
Journal Of Seed Science. Londrina Pr: Abrates-assoc Brasileira Technologia Sementes, v. 41, n. 3, p. 286-292, 2019.
2317-1537
10.1590/2317-1545v41n3208200
S2317-15372019000300286
WOS:000484857900002
S2317-15372019000300286.pdf
Autor
Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
FCA UFGD
Wageningen Univ
Dept Prod & Desenvolvimento Vegetal
Institución
Resumen
Millet is a species of the grass family used in cattle pastures, for hay, for silage, and in soil cover in notillage systems. However, studies on seed production and post-harvest techniques for this species have not been sufficiently developed, considering the demand for and potential of this crop. The objective of this study was to monitor the physiological quality of millet seeds stored in porous packaging. Millet seeds were stored under four ambient conditions (natural laboratory environment, dry chamber, refrigerator, and freezer). Physiological quality was evaluated by germination and vigor tests before and during storage each year, up to six years for the dry chamber and natural laboratory environment, and up to 12 years for the refrigerator and freezer. Analysis of variance was conducted on the data, which were in 4 x 6 and 2 x 12 (environment and storage period) factorial arrangements. The means of the environments were compared by the Tukey test (p <= 0.05) and the storage periods by regression analysis. The germination capacity of millet seeds is best conserved in a refrigerator and freezer, and they remain viable for up to twelve years of storage under these conditions.