Title: Effects of seed coating on biological characteristics and yield of Astragalus membranaceus
Abstract: Biological characteristics of Astragalus membranaceus treated by seed coating of different concentrations (2%, 4%, 6% and 8% of seed dry weight) were studied in the research under the double controls of seed coated with ND seed coating (8% of seed dry weight) and uncoated seeds. Biological characteristics of the parts of Astragalus membranaceus above and under ground, and the yield were compared under different geological conditions. The results indicated that after being treated by seed coating, root thickness and main root volume of Astragalus membranaceus increased significantly and dry weight of main root and stem increased as well. This proved that the seed coating could improve both quality and yield of Astagulus membranceus.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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