| dc.contributor.author |
Passam, HC |
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| dc.contributor.author |
Polyzou, P |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2014-06-06T06:43:24Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2014-06-06T06:43:24Z |
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| dc.date.issued |
1997 |
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| dc.identifier.issn |
09523863 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://62.217.125.90/xmlui/handle/123456789/1238 |
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| dc.relation.uri |
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0030804409&partnerID=40&md5=6e438c9a514e7481b702c7381602871e |
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| dc.title |
Improvement of okra seed germination by acid, osmoconditioning and hot water treatments |
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| heal.type |
journalArticle |
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| heal.publicationDate |
1997 |
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| heal.abstract |
Osmoconditioning improved the germination of okra variety Veloudo, but was less effective for Boyiatiou unless seeds had previously been treated with H2SO4. Germination of Boyiatiou was increased by the immersion of seeds in hot water (60°C for 30 min) and was maximal (90%) when this treatment was followed by acid scarification. It is concluded that the presence of a hard seed coat limits the effectiveness of osmoconditioning or hot water treatment on okra seed germination and that acid scarification is essential for the successful germination of hard-seeded varieties, such as Boyiatiou. The retention of high germination capacity during storage for 3 months at 25 ± 3°C following acid and hot water treatment means that this technique can be applied commercially at best production stage or prior to marketing. |
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| heal.journalName |
Plant Varieties and Seeds |
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| dc.identifier.issue |
2 |
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| dc.identifier.volume |
10 |
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| dc.identifier.spage |
135 |
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| dc.identifier.epage |
140 |
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