Effect of seed moisture content on the behavior of soybean in the accelerated aging test

Authors

  • Julio Marcos Filho
  • Marília Corte Brilho Fonseca
  • Maria Angélica Mazzotti

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab1978.v13.16790

Keywords:

soybean, seeds, vigor, seeds analysis

Abstract

The influence of moisture content on seed behavior in the rapid aging test was studied at the Seed Laboratory of E.S.A. "Luiz de Queiroz", USP. Seed moisture was adjusted from 7,0 ±0,2% to 9,0 ±0,2% and 11 ± 0,3% in a germinator, under 95% R.H. and 20°C. The rapid aging test was conducted in a chamber under conditions of 42°C and 100% R.H. for 48 hours. The results obtained indicate that seed behavior in the rapid aging varies with its moisture content. The treatment with highest moisture (11%) was more sensitive under the temperature and relative humidity set for the aging chamber in this experiment.

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How to Cite

Marcos Filho, J., Fonseca, M. C. B., & Mazzotti, M. A. (2014). Effect of seed moisture content on the behavior of soybean in the accelerated aging test. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 13(3), 11–16. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab1978.v13.16790

Issue

v.13, n.3, mar. 1978

Section

ERRATA