RESUMO:A Salvia hispanica, conhecida popularmente como chia, apresenta elevada notabilidade por suas características nutricionais, sendo rica em proteínas, fibras, sais minerais e ácidos graxos, os quais podem ser responsáveis pela diminuição do risco de doenças cardiovasculares. Apesar do crescente consumo, existem poucos estudos em relação à germinação e ao vigor de suas sementes. Assim, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos da luz e da temperatura no potencial fisiológico de sementes de chia (Salvia hispanica L.). Para tal, as sementes foram colocadas para germinar nas temperaturas constantes de 20, 25 e 30 ºC na presença e ausência de luz. Os parâmetros avaliados foram: percentagem de germinação, primeira contagem, índice de velocidade de germinação, e comprimento e massa seca das plântulas. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado com quatro repetições de 100 sementes. Constatou-se que a germinação das sementes de chia ocorre tanto na presença quanto na ausência de luz. As sementes de chia, sem dormência, germinam melhor na temperatura constante de 20 °C.Palavras-chave: plantas medicinais, fotoblastismo, qualidade fisiológica. ABSTRACT: Germination and vigor of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L. -Lamiaceae) under different temperatures and light conditions.The Salvia hispanica, known as chia, has high notability for its nutritional features, being rich in protein, fiber, minerals and fatty acids, which can be responsible for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Although the consumption of the seed is increasing, there are few studies about the germination and vigor of the seeds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of light and temperature on the physiologic potentiality of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.). The seeds were sowed on paper at constant temperatures of 20, 25 and 30 ºC in the presence or absence of light. The parameters evaluated were the following: percentage of germination, first count, germination speed index, length, and dry weight of the seedlings. The experimental design used was of complete randomized plots with four replications of 100 seeds. The germination of the chia seeds occurred in the presence or absence of light. The chia seeds, without dormancy, germinated better at the constant temperature of 20 ºC.

ResumoO estudo da tolerância à salinidade fornece informações valiosas sobre a propagação da espécie e pode auxiliar tanto na caracterização da cultura, quanto na adequada recomendação para o plantio nestas situações. Assim, objetivou-se com esse trabalho avaliar a resposta isiológica das sementes de chia ao estresse salino. Para tal, as sementes foram colocadas sobre papel embebido em solução aquosa de cloreto de sódio (NaCl) nos potenciais osmóticos correspondentes a zero; -0,05; -0,10; -0,15; -0,20; -0,25; -0,30 MPa. Os parâmetros avaliados foram: percentagem de germinação, primeira contagem e índice de velocidade de germinação. Conforme os resultados, a germinação e o vigor das sementes de chia são reduzidos com o aumento da concentração salina. Conclui-se, portanto, que as sementes de chia toleram moderadamente a salinidade nos níveis propostos nesse trabalho, podendo ser intolerantes em potenciais osmóticos inferiores e nas fases iniciais do desenvolvimento de plântulas. Palavras-chave: Germinação; Salinidade; Vigor AbstractPhysiological response of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica -Lamiales: Lamiaceae) to salt stress. The study of salinity tolerance provides valuable information about the propagation of species and can help in both characterizing cultures and in providing correct recommendations for cultivation. The objective of this work was to evaluate the physiological response of chia seeds to salt stress. Seeds were placed on paper in aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl) at osmotic potentials equivalent to zero, -0. 05, -0.10, -0.15, -0.20, -0.25, and -0.30 MPa. The parameters evaluated were germination percentage, irst count, and germination speed index. According to the results, germination and vigor of the chia seeds decrease as salt concentration increases. Therefore, it was concluded that chia seeds are moderately tolerant to salinity levels used in this work and can be intolerant at lower osmotic potentials and in the early stages of seedling development.

Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.), cultivated from seeds, is one of the oldest plants domesticated by humans and is popularly used as a medicine. It can be used as the raw material to produce oil and bran because it has high lipids content, fiber and proteins. Based on the economic potential of this species and the need for more information about its physiology, the goal of this study was to analyze the effects of light, temperature and water stress on the germination and vigor of linseed seeds. In experiment I the seeds were sown on paper at constant temperatures of 15, 20, 25 and 30 ºC in the presence and absence of light. In experiment II, the seeds were placed on paper germitest soaked in solutions of polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000) at osmotic potentials corresponding to zero, -0.10, -0.20, -0.30, -0.40, -0.50 and -0.60 MPa. To evaluate the physiological potential, the following tests were made: germination, first germination count, length and dry mass of seedlings, and water stress. It was found that the highest percentages of germination and vigor occurred at a constant temperature of 20 °C, both in the presence and absence of light. The reduction of the osmotic potential of the substrate promoted a significant decrease in the germination and vigor of the linseed seeds. Osmotic potentials equal or less than -0.30 MPa were harmful to germination and there was no normal seedling development starting at -0.50 MPa. Key words: Linum usitatissimum. Physiological quality. Polyethylene glycol. ResumoA linhaça (Linum usitatissimum L.), cultivada através de sementes, é uma das plantas mais antigas domesticadas pelo homem, utilizada popularmente como medicamento. Pode ser empregada como matéria-prima na produção de óleo e farelo por possuir alto teor de lipídios, fibras e proteínas. Diante do potencial econômico da espécie e da necessidade de informações sobre sua qualidade fisiológica, objetivou-se analisar o efeito da luz, temperatura e estresse hídrico na germinação e no vigor de sementes de linhaça. No experimento I, as sementes foram semeadas sobre papel nas temperaturas constantes de 15, 20, 25 e 30 ºC na presença e ausência de luz. No experimento II, as sementes foram colocadas sobre papel embebido em soluções de polietileno glicol (PEG 6000) nos potenciais osmóticos correspondentes a zero ; -0,10; -0,20; -0,30; -0,40; -0,50; -0,60 MPa. Para avaliação do potencial fisiológico foram realizados os testes de: germinação, primeira contagem de germinação, comprimento e massa seca de plântulas e estresse hídrico. As maiores percentagens de germinação e vigor ocorreram quando da temperatura constante de 20 °C, tanto na presença quanto na ausência de luz. A redução do potencial osmótico do substrato causou decréscimo significativo na germinação e no vigor das sementes de linhaça. Potenciais osmóticos iguais ou inferiores a -0,30 MPa foram prejudiciais à germinação não havendo desenvolvimento de plântulas normais a partir de -0,50 MPa. Palavras-chave: Linum usitatissimum. Qualidade fisiológica. Polietileno glicol.

Abstract Salinity, of both soil and water, is one of the main causes of crop yield decline. Within this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of different salts on the germination of chia seeds. The experiment was conducted in a BOD chamber at a constant temperature of 20 °C and in the presence of light. The seeds were placed on paper soaked with aqueous solutions of calcium chloride (CaCl2), sodium chloride (NaCl), potassium chloride (KCl), and magnesium chloride (MgCl2), at the osmotic potentials zero, -0.10, -0.20, -0.30, and -0.40 MPa. The effect of the salinity was evaluated using a germination test, with counts on days 7 and 14 after sowing. Based on the results, chia seeds tolerate concentrations of NaCl to -0.4 MPa and KCl to -0.20 MPa. The salts CaCl2 and MgCl2 had a negative effect on the germination and vigor of the chia seeds for the osmotic potentials -0.30 MPa and -0.20 MPa, respectively.

In recent years, there has been a growing concern related to soil and water contamination due to the constant dispersal of toxic metals. In addition to their ecotoxicological potential, these elements exhibit a cumulative character that favors their permanence in soil and passage to living organisms, which can lead to an ecological imbalance. Among toxic metals, cadmium (Cd) is an obstacle to agriculture because it can adversely affect food quality and human health, as well as diminish plant growth and productivity. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the toxicity of cadmium on seed germination and initial growth of chia. The ecotoxicological effects of four Cd concentrations (15; 30; 45; and 60 mg L -1 ) were evaluated. The response variables were germination percentage, first count, germination speed index, total length, shoot length, root length, seedling dry mass, and tolerance index. It is concluded that the presence and accumulation of Cd in the culture substrate played an inhibitory role in seed germination and initial seedling growth of chia starting at 15 mg L -1 . On the other hand, no significant effect was observed for the treatments in relation to dry mass of the chia seedlings.