Effect of Seed Pre- Germination Treatment and Light Regimes on The Germination and Growth of Myrianthus Arboreus (P. Beauv) Seedlings

Oboho, E. G.; Omaku, F. F.; Anozie, E. L.

doi:10.24018/ejfood.2020.2.6.113

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“…In fact, M. arboreus is a forest tree of semi-deciduous and evergreen forest (Munier et al 2015). Even though it is not a timber tree, this intermediate density compared to others MFPS for example can be explained by the fact that, it possess a degree of seed dormancy which is crucial for regeneration [28] . In fact, seeds in general are normally a key element for the success or failure of natural regeneration [29] .…”

Section: Density Of Medicinal Plant Species In Deng-deng Forest Massifmentioning

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Availability of medicinal forest plant species used as adjuvant in Covid-19 treatment in the periphery of the Deng-Deng forest, Cameroon.

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J. Med. Plants Stud.

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Since the advent of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2019, medicinal forest plant species (MFPS) have played a primordial role as an adjuvant in the treatment/prevention of this pandemic. Today, the availability of MFPS could be adversely impacted in the future due to high demand. It was within this backdrop that this study assessed the current status of the main MFPS used by local people against COVID-19 symptoms in Deng-Deng forest community in Cameroon. The methodological approach involved the administration of questionnaires to 405 respondents including naturopaths, healers and heads of households; and botanical inventories of the main MFPS in transects of 2000mx20m (40ha). For 40% of the respondents, the demand for MFPS has increased since the advent of COVID-19; with 16% of the respondents affirming that the availability of MFPS has reduced. For 60%, the availability of MFPS would decrease in the near future. Total density of the 12 main MFPS was 30.14±2.86 stems/ha in 8 land forest cover types found. Understanding these medicinal adjuvant plant species variation is a crucial step in achieving their sustainable management.

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Section: Density Of Medicinal Plant Species In Deng-deng Forest Massifmentioning

confidence: 96%

Availability of medicinal forest plant species used as adjuvant in Covid-19 treatment in the periphery of the Deng-Deng forest, Cameroon.

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2022

J. Med. Plants Stud.

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“…The physiological responses of seed germination to osmotic stress have been described [9,16,17]. It was also shown that seeds priming with sulfuric acid improved seed germination and disrupted the dormancy of Sabina vulgaris and Adansonia digitata seeds by enhancing water absorption by the embryo and softening the seed coat tissue [18,19].…”

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Effective Priming Techniques to Enhance Ghaf (Prosopis cineraria L. Druce) Seed Germination for Mass Planting

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Seed priming is a cost-effective and efficient pre-sowing technique that promotes seed germination and plant growth under abiotic stress. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different priming treatments on breaking the dormancy of ghaf (Prosopis cineraria L. Druce) seeds. Furthermore, the effects of storage conditions and seed coating on seed germination were examined. Treatments with hot water, KNO3, KCl, polyethylene glycol (PEG), H2SO4, gibberellin (GA3), cytokinin benzyl adenine (BA), and H2SO4 + BA were investigated. Among all the tested treatments, seeds responded the best to the H2SO4 50% 2 min + BA (200 ppm) priming treatment in terms of germination uniformity and effectiveness. This treatment initiated germination 5 days after sowing and increased the germination percentage from 11.32% in the untreated seed to 83% and 100% in the primed ones after 5 and 20 days, respectively. The germination percentage and primary root length were shown to be more responsive to this combined treatment, followed by the H2SO4 50% 2 min+ BA 100 ppm. This treatment achieved the best result of 100% germination when the seeds were covered in a seed ball. Additionally, the treated seeds could be stored at room temperature or 4 °C for more than 10 days with no negative effect on the germination. Based on these findings, this treatment could be recommended to farmers and plant producers to boost the mass production of ghaf trees.

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“…A good growth media would provide sufficient nutrients required for the plant growth, serve as reservoir for nutrients and water, allow oxygen diffusion to the roots and permit gaseous exchange between the roots and atmosphere outside the root substrate [8]. The quality of seedling obtained from a nursery influences re-establishment in the field and the eventual in the productivity of quality crops [9].…”

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Evaluating the Effects of Biochar and Organic Soil Amendments on Seedling Development of Annona muricata. Linn

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The importance of appropriate growth media for propagation of Annona muricata seedlings cannot be over emphasized. An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of biochar and organic soil amendments on seedling development of Annona muricata using different potting media. The treatments were Control; Topsoil only (T0), Mineralized goat dung (T1), Mineralized saw dust (T2), Mineralized poultry dropping (T3) and Mineralized biochar (T4). The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Parameters accessed include seedling height (cm), collar diameter (cm) and number of leaves. The data collected were subjected to analysis of variance and significant means were separated using Duncan multiple range test at 0.05 significant level. Result shows that Mineralized biochar had the best performance in seedling height, collar diameter and number of leaves with mean values of 26.703±1.5488, 4867±0.22904 and 4.4451±1.55031 respectively. While the least performance in seedling height, collar diameter and number of leaves was recorded in the control with mean values of 19.986±1.1265, 0.3230±0.17363 and 3.6765±1.14724 respectively. However, there were significant differences in seedling heights and collar diameter among the treatment types at 5% level of probability, but the number of leaves was not significant. Annona muricata seedlings thrives excellently in biochar potting media. Hence, the use of biochar potting media should be adopted as the best growth media for early growth and development of Annona muricata seedlings.

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Effect of Seed Pre- Germination Treatment and Light Regimes on The Germination and Growth of Myrianthus Arboreus (P. Beauv) Seedlings

Cited by 5 publications

References 3 publications

Availability of medicinal forest plant species used as adjuvant in Covid-19 treatment in the periphery of the Deng-Deng forest, Cameroon.

Availability of medicinal forest plant species used as adjuvant in Covid-19 treatment in the periphery of the Deng-Deng forest, Cameroon.

Effective Priming Techniques to Enhance Ghaf (Prosopis cineraria L. Druce) Seed Germination for Mass Planting

Evaluating the Effects of Biochar and Organic Soil Amendments on Seedling Development of Annona muricata. Linn

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