Title: Effects of Different Treatments on the Germination of Oriental lily Seeds
Abstract: It is difficult for Oriental lily seeds to germinate under common conditions.This imposes negative effect on breeding and related research.This study examined the effects of culture temperature,light conditions,low temperature(4℃)storage,potassium nitrate solution,50℃ water treatment on seed germination of Oriental lily Janna.The results showed that the highest germination percentage was obtained under 20℃,24h light increased seed germination percentage.Although the seeds had the highest germination percentage(81%)when it was stored under 4℃ for 90 days,there was not significant difference in germination percentage when seed was stored under 4℃ from 10 to 90 days.Germination percentage increased when seed was soaked in 1.0% solution of potassium nitrate.Treatment of seeds with warm water under 50℃ for 1h significantly increased the germination potential and improved the germination uniformity,but did not increase the germination percentage.It was concluded base on the above results that treatment of Oriental lily seeds with proper approaches could increase both germination potential and germination percentage.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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