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http://dx.doi.org/10.5322/JESI.2021.30.1.77

Effect of Seed Treatment on Improved Germinability of Agastache rugosa O. Kuntze  

Joo, Hyeong-Gyu (Department of Horticulture Bioscience, Pusan National University)
Lee, Jung-Eun (Department of Horticulture Bioscience, Pusan National University)
Kang, Jum-Soon (Department of Horticulture Bioscience, Pusan National University)
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Journal of Environmental Science International / v.30, no.1, 2021 , pp. 77-85 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was carried out to establish optimal conditions for breaking dormancy of Agastache rugosa O. Kuntze seeds. A series of experiments according to seed maturity and treatment with plant growth regulators were performed to improve germination percentage and synchronize germination of the seeds. In addition, it was conducted to test whether the useful effect of seed treatment before sowing leads to healthy seedling and early vigorous growth. The average seed size was 1.85 mm (length) × 0.82 mm(width). The seed size was much smaller than other vegetable seeds. Seeds colorappeared dark brown, the shape of the seeds was oval and the weight of 1,000seeds was 352.8 mg. The optimum germination temperature was 22℃. Light exposure during germination did not affect germination promotion, suggesting that A. rugosa seeds are a kind of dark germinating seeds. Seed dormancy lasted for 40 days after harvesting, and GA3 treatment of dormant seeds could break dormancy. There were significant differences in germination percentage and rate according to the maturity of seeds. The germination percentage of mature seeds was 10 - 18% higher than that of immature seeds, and germination rate was 2 days faster. GA3 treatment during growth regulator treatment improved germinability, but BAP or ethephone treatment did not. The optimal growth regulator concentration of for germination was the combination treatment of 100 mM GA3 ＋ 100 mM BAP.
Keywords
BAP; Dormancy; Germination; Gibberellic acid; Seed;
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