Germination responses of seeds of Desmodium triflorum
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20180392Keywords:
Concentration, Desmodium triflorum, Light, Phytochrome, Scarification, Seed germinationAbstract
Background: Germination of Desmodium triflorum is used for the scarification using the acid is valuable for the different light condition.
Methods: The sample was collected as four month of interval of time and the seed is treated with acids with different time.
Results: seeds scarified with sulfuric acids for 10 min before sowing had better germination than those scarified for 5 and 15 min. Among them light qualities, red and white light had slightly promoted effect whereas blue light and dark condition had slightly negative effect on seed germination.
Conclusions: In comparison to blue light and dark condition, red light and white light were promoted to percentage germination indicating the role of phytochrome in seed germination of Desmodium triflorum.
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