Information on seed vigor of the vegetable crops is always important and necessary due to the increasing demand of high quality seeds for sowing and high-value commercial. The cultivation of these species, conducted i...Information on seed vigor of the vegetable crops is always important and necessary due to the increasing demand of high quality seeds for sowing and high-value commercial. The cultivation of these species, conducted intensively, should be established with seed high potential physiological and health for the development of a more productive and sustainable agriculture. The present study was conducted to evaluate the potential physiological of seed lots of radish and coriander. The experiment was conducted at the laboratory of seed analysis and greenhouse of the plant science department of the Federal University of Pelotas in South Brazil. Four radish seed lots, cultivar ＂Saxa＂, and four coriander seed lots, cultivar ＂Verdito＂ were used. Germination seed test, first count of germination, accelerated aging test, electrical conductivity and seedling emergence were used to evaluate the physiological quality of the lots. The experimental design was completely randomized design with five replications. Means were compared by Tukey test. The accelerated aging test was the most efficient test in assessing the physiological quality for both lots of radish seeds and coriander and this test provide coherent results with seedlings emergence.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of salt stress on seed germination and seedling growth in radish（Raphanus sativus L.）.[Method] First,effects of soaking seeds with clear water and different co...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of salt stress on seed germination and seedling growth in radish（Raphanus sativus L.）.[Method] First,effects of soaking seeds with clear water and different concentrations of saline solution were compared; then,different concentrations of salt solution （0.2％-1.0％） was used to treat radish during the whole germination period.[Result] soaking seeds with clear water can improve the germination indicators of radish seeds exposed to high salt stress; low salt concentration（0.2％,0.4％） had little effect on the growth indicators of radish seedlings,and 0.2％ salt concentration can even promote the growth of radish seedlings,however,the high salinity had a bad inhibition on seedling growth,the higher the salt concentration,the stronger the inhibition.[Conclusion] According to the comprehensive comparison,the order of the six varieties in salt-tolerance was as follows：Xinxiayuanbai＞W1029,Xiayuanbai ＞ Nanyangbailizhi,Chunyidianhong＞ Sijihong 3.展开更多
Compaction due to urbanization and farm operations disrupt natural soil profiles,increase impervious surface areas and decrease vegetative cover.These disruptions increase storm-water runoff at the expense of ground w...Compaction due to urbanization and farm operations disrupt natural soil profiles,increase impervious surface areas and decrease vegetative cover.These disruptions increase storm-water runoff at the expense of ground water recharge,degrading water quality and impairing aquatic habitats.A completely randomized experiment was conducted at the OSU/South Centers,Piketon,OH to assess the effect of Daikon radish(Raphanus sativus L.var.oleiferus)on alleviating compaction.Treatments included long-term tillage,long-term no-till(NT)and a fallow soil compacted with farm equipment with and without Daikon radish.Radish was sown in mid-August and plants were winter-killed at the onset of first frost when the temperature dropped to-2.22°C(28°F).To assess progress in compaction alleviation,a model was developed to extrapolate information on soil porosity as an indicator of hydrological properties of soils.Earthworm population dynamics were also considered as a bio-indicator of compaction alleviation.The adoption of radish used as bio-drilling,alleviated overall compaction by 40%with reductions ranging from 90%at 0-13 cm to 30%at 56-64 cm depth.The fallow compacted soil with radish had the highest population of earthworm with total body mass of 3.6 kg·m-3,followed by NT at 0.8 kg·m^-3,and till at 0.4 kg·m^-3(p<0.05).Mean values of soil porosity were increased by 44%with radish compared to the fields without radish.This increase ranged from 71%in the upper soil depths(0-13 cm depth)to 25%in the lower depths(56-64 cm depths).Use of bio-drilling has potential to synergistically alleviate the effect of compaction,minimize flash-flooding and improve water quality.展开更多
文摘Information on seed vigor of the vegetable crops is always important and necessary due to the increasing demand of high quality seeds for sowing and high-value commercial. The cultivation of these species, conducted intensively, should be established with seed high potential physiological and health for the development of a more productive and sustainable agriculture. The present study was conducted to evaluate the potential physiological of seed lots of radish and coriander. The experiment was conducted at the laboratory of seed analysis and greenhouse of the plant science department of the Federal University of Pelotas in South Brazil. Four radish seed lots, cultivar ＂Saxa＂, and four coriander seed lots, cultivar ＂Verdito＂ were used. Germination seed test, first count of germination, accelerated aging test, electrical conductivity and seedling emergence were used to evaluate the physiological quality of the lots. The experimental design was completely randomized design with five replications. Means were compared by Tukey test. The accelerated aging test was the most efficient test in assessing the physiological quality for both lots of radish seeds and coriander and this test provide coherent results with seedlings emergence.
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of salt stress on seed germination and seedling growth in radish（Raphanus sativus L.）.[Method] First,effects of soaking seeds with clear water and different concentrations of saline solution were compared; then,different concentrations of salt solution （0.2％-1.0％） was used to treat radish during the whole germination period.[Result] soaking seeds with clear water can improve the germination indicators of radish seeds exposed to high salt stress; low salt concentration（0.2％,0.4％） had little effect on the growth indicators of radish seedlings,and 0.2％ salt concentration can even promote the growth of radish seedlings,however,the high salinity had a bad inhibition on seedling growth,the higher the salt concentration,the stronger the inhibition.[Conclusion] According to the comprehensive comparison,the order of the six varieties in salt-tolerance was as follows：Xinxiayuanbai＞W1029,Xiayuanbai ＞ Nanyangbailizhi,Chunyidianhong＞ Sijihong 3.
文摘Compaction due to urbanization and farm operations disrupt natural soil profiles,increase impervious surface areas and decrease vegetative cover.These disruptions increase storm-water runoff at the expense of ground water recharge,degrading water quality and impairing aquatic habitats.A completely randomized experiment was conducted at the OSU/South Centers,Piketon,OH to assess the effect of Daikon radish(Raphanus sativus L.var.oleiferus)on alleviating compaction.Treatments included long-term tillage,long-term no-till(NT)and a fallow soil compacted with farm equipment with and without Daikon radish.Radish was sown in mid-August and plants were winter-killed at the onset of first frost when the temperature dropped to-2.22°C(28°F).To assess progress in compaction alleviation,a model was developed to extrapolate information on soil porosity as an indicator of hydrological properties of soils.Earthworm population dynamics were also considered as a bio-indicator of compaction alleviation.The adoption of radish used as bio-drilling,alleviated overall compaction by 40%with reductions ranging from 90%at 0-13 cm to 30%at 56-64 cm depth.The fallow compacted soil with radish had the highest population of earthworm with total body mass of 3.6 kg·m-3,followed by NT at 0.8 kg·m^-3,and till at 0.4 kg·m^-3(p<0.05).Mean values of soil porosity were increased by 44%with radish compared to the fields without radish.This increase ranged from 71%in the upper soil depths(0-13 cm depth)to 25%in the lower depths(56-64 cm depths).Use of bio-drilling has potential to synergistically alleviate the effect of compaction,minimize flash-flooding and improve water quality.
