Effect of Seed Priming On Seed Quality of Maize (Zea Mays L.)
Effect of Seed Priming On Seed Quality of Maize (Zea Mays L.)
Effect of Seed Priming On Seed Quality of Maize (Zea Mays L.)
* Part of M. Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted by the first author to the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - 580 005, India
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Shoot length (cm) 18.28 18.78 19.00 19.50 18.60 18.27 18.73 18.74 0.15 0.48
Seedling dry weight (g) 2.17 2.40 2.53 2.60 2.47 2.29 2.39 2.41 0.06 0.21
Seedling Electrical vigour index conductivity (dSm-1) 3743 0.75 3947 4055 4193 3987 3802 3945 3953 28.94 89.19 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.70 0.72 0.71 0.71 0.006 0.019
significantly more electrical conductivity. It might be due to removal of deleterious hormones, seed leachates at the time of seed invigouration.
Hence, it can be concluded that the maize seeds may be treated with KNO3 (0.2%) and hydroprimed seeds+ thiram (0.25%) for better seed quality and stand establishment in the field.
Department of Seed Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad -580 05, India Email: ravihunje@gmail.com (Received: August, 2009)
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