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Effects of Drought Stress on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Alfalfa with Different Seed Coat Colors.
- Source :
- Legume Research: An International Journal; Oct2023, Vol. 46 Issue 10, p1339-1344, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Because of the close relationship between seed coat color and forage seed quality, it is of great significance to reveal the effect of seed coat color on seed germination and seedling growth under drought stress. Methods: We explore the effect of different seed coat colors (yellow, dark brown) on the seed germination and seedling growth of alfalfa under simulated drought stress (polyethylene glycol (PEG-6000) with eight osmotic potentials: 0 MPa, -0.1 MPa, -0.2 MPa, -0.3 MPa, -0.4 MPa, -0.6 MPa, -0.8 MPa, -1.0 MPa). Result: Under control conditions, the germination rate and germination energy of yellow seeds (91.6% and 91.2%, respectively) were higher than dark brown seeds (46.2% and 42.0%). The maximum seed germination rate and germination energy were observed in the -0.1MPa treatment for both yellow and dark brown seeds and were higher than control by 1.53% and 0.66% (yellow) and 9.96%, 14.76% (dark brown), respectively. The root length and seedling growth of two kinds of seeds were significantly inhibited when drought intensity increased. In summary, the germination and seedling growth traits of yellow seeds were much better than dark brown ones. Agronomically, selecting seed with high proportions of yellow coat color is more beneficial for seed storage and establishment of new alfalfa grasslands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ANIMAL coloration
GERMINATION
ALFALFA
SEED storage
SEEDS
DROUGHTS
POLYETHYLENE glycol
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02505371
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Legume Research: An International Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173546346
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.18805/LRF-747