Seed germination and seedling development in response to submergence in tree species of the Central Amazonian floodplains

Melo, Risolandia Bezerra de; Franco, Augusto C.; Silva, Clovis Oliveira; Piedade, Maria Teresa Fernandez; Ferreira, Cristiane Batisti

doi:10.1093/aobpla/plv041

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“…Successful germination and raising seedlings are mandatory steps for conservation and enlargement of plant communities (de Melo et al 2015). A vital ingredient for the success of plantation programs is the availability of adequate supplies of quality seedlings.…”

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Effect of container and potting media on raising quality seedlings of Acacia auriculiformis in the nursery

2019

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Abstract. Islam MDA, Rahman MDA, Hossain MK. 2019. Effect of container and potting media on raising quality seedlings of Acacia auriculiformis in the nursery. Asian J Agric 3: 26-32. The study elucidates the effect of container and potting media on raising quality seedlings of Acacia auriculiformis in the nursery of the Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong to find out a suitable container and potting media for raising large scale quality seedlings. The seedlings were evaluated by five container and seven potting media treatments for eight months. A Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD) was adopted for the study with three replications for each treatment. The Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) was tested for the analysis to explore the possible treatment variations. However, the study reveals nodulation with growth parameters; shoot and root dry biomass production and quality index were highest in 20 cm × 15 cm size polybags whereas the highest root length and shoot-root ratio was observed in 15 cm × 10 cm and 15 cm × 13 cm size polybag respectively. Considering the potting media, highest nodulation, growth parameters, shoot dry and fresh weight, shoot- root ratio and biomass were found in combination of soil + cow dung + phosphorus (0.16 g/polybag). Highest root length, root fresh and dry weight, and quality index were found in the combination of soil + cow dung (3:1). Therefore, it is recommended that containers of 20 cm × 15 cm size polybag and with a potting media of soil + cow dung + phosphorus (3 parts soil, 1 parts cow dung + 0.16 g/polybag) combination produce quality A. auriculiformis seedlings in the nursery.

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Effect of container and potting media on raising quality seedlings of Acacia auriculiformis in the nursery

2019

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“…temperature, water column height) to those imposed by seasonally flooded habitats. Although this is an approach that has been used in studies aiming to test the tolerance of seeds to flooding (Lucas et al, 2012;de Melo et al, 2015), it remains rarely used in studies of seed dispersal by fish (e.g. Kubitzki and Ziburski, 1994).…”

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An overview on the effects of fish consumption on seed germination: Pitfalls, challenges, and directions

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2017

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“…This may be related to the maturation period and fruit dispersal traits of the species, which occur in the beginning of the rainy season (Vieira et al, 2006), causing the seeds of G. Americana to be submerged until water levels fall. Thus, Segundo Melo et al (2015) seem reasonable to state that seeds of G. Americana have high capacity of germination, even when submerged, since the seeds maintain viable embryos. In this context, the type of reserves the seeds hold has an important role in their response to submersion, as well in strategies of escape that the seedlings present to multiple unfavorable conditions (Melo et al, 2015;Lucas et al, 2013).…”

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Are Seeds of Genipa americana L. (Rubiaceae) Tolerance to Water Submersion?

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The knowledge of the germination responses of seeds from plants growing along river margins or in areas susceptible to flooding is an important factor in the adoption of restoration practices. Considering that maturation of fruits of Genipa Americana L. when river margins are flooded, we raised some questions: Is seed germination of this species affected by water submersion, and, do distinct seed populations present differences in germination? Seeds of G. Americana were submerged in water for different periods to assess the germination and growing responses, using populations from different locations. Water submersion decreased the germination percentage and the germination speed index, and increased seed mean germination time in both populations. Growth was found to be hampered for most variables in the different seed populations. The adaptation of G. Americana to flooding involves the seeds being tolerant to submersion, with this factor not being effective in distinguishing populations studied here.

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Seed germination and seedling development in response to submergence in tree species of the Central Amazonian floodplains

Cited by 32 publications

References 54 publications

Effect of container and potting media on raising quality seedlings of Acacia auriculiformis in the nursery

Effect of container and potting media on raising quality seedlings of Acacia auriculiformis in the nursery

An overview on the effects of fish consumption on seed germination: Pitfalls, challenges, and directions

Are Seeds of Genipa americana L. (Rubiaceae) Tolerance to Water Submersion?

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