Germination of seeds of Avena fatua L. under different storage conditions

Abstract

Storage conditions have a strong influence on the germination of seeds of <em>Avena fatua</em> L, especially at variable conditions, the germination decreased. Seeds stored at a constant low temperature maintained the germination capability for 5 years. Under greenhouse conditions, seeds matured and germinated more rapidly comparing to field conditions, but individuals from these seeds were weaker and produced fewer seeds. The higher temperature in the greenhouse accelerated the development and maturing of plants. Field emergence varied depending on seed storage conditions, sample, further reproduction, and weather conditions. It was observed that individual specimens of <em>A. fatua</em> were able to form ripe seeds with high thousand grain mass (TGM), regardless of the occurrence of fungal diseases. The knowledge of the biology of <em>A. fatua</em> is very important due to its status as a restricted weed in certified seed of crop plants.

Influence of environmental conditions and crop competition on morphological and biological diversity of Avena fatua L. and Solanum nigrum L.

“…Species with a wide range of adaptive abilities show diversity in germination of seeds collected from plants grown in different habitats and subjected to differing environmental conditions [15,16]. The habitats investigated in our study differed with respect to soil/climate conditions and crop species with differing competitive ability which determined light access to weeds.…”