This study was carried out to determine the effect of seaweed extract on
seed germination and some growth parameters in wheat. Wheat seeds were kept in
pure water and seaweed extract of 0-25-50% and 100% concentrations at 20 °C for
24 hours. Then, the seeds were washed with pure water, and 50 pieces were
placed in the petri dish and left to germinate at three different salt
concentrations (0, 75 and 150 mM) at 20 °C for 10 days. The seed germination
rate (%) and time (days) were calculated, and radicle and shoot length (cm), fresh
and dry weights (g) were determined at the end of the study. In the study, as
salt level increased, seaweed extract (SE) application negatively affected the total
germination rate and germination time, while 25% SE application increased the
dry weight, and length of shoot and radicle.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences |
Journal Section | Original Papers |
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Publication Date | June 18, 2019 |
Submission Date | December 18, 2018 |
Acceptance Date | March 21, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 3 Issue: 1 |