Adaptation of electrical conductivity test for Moringa oleifera seeds

Authors

  • Maria Luiza de Souza Medeiros Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte image/svg+xml
  • Guilherme Vinícius Gonçalves de Pádua Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte image/svg+xml
  • Márcio Dias Pereira Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4336/2017.pfb.37.91.1384

Keywords:

Moringacea, Physiologic potential, Vigor

Abstract

This study aimed to adapt and test the efficiency of electrical conductivity methodology test in quality evaluation of Moringa oleifera Lam seeds. For physiological characterization four seed sets were evaluated by tests of germination, seedlings emergency, speed of emergency index, emergency first count, seedlings length and dry mass and cold test. The electrical conductivity test was carried out at 25 °C for 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24 h of immersion in 75 or 125 mL of distilled water using 25 or 50 seeds. A completely randomized design was used. The best results were obtained when using 50 seeds immersed in 75 mL or 125 mL of distilled water for 4 h. The electrical conductivity test adapted to moringa seeds was efficient in ranking sets of different vigor levels. The test may be efficiently used for physiological quality evaluation of moringa seeds.

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Author Biographies

  • Maria Luiza de Souza Medeiros, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/5846269729697437
  • Guilherme Vinícius Gonçalves de Pádua, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
     http://lattes.cnpq.br/3720343833649571
  • Márcio Dias Pereira, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/2969947409452499

Published

2017-09-29

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How to Cite

MEDEIROS, M. L. DE S.; DE PÁDUA, G. V. G.; PEREIRA, M. D. Adaptation of electrical conductivity test for Moringa oleifera seeds. Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira, v. 37, n. 91, p. 269–275, 29 Sep.2017.

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