Effect of seed mass and storage period on germination and seedling growth of the mango 'Espada'

Authors

  • Carlos Alexshander Macêdo Borges
  • Dalmo Lopes de Siqueira
  • Denise Cunha Fernandes dos Santos Dias
  • Antônio Américo Cardoso

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab2003.v38.6664

Keywords:

Mangifera indica, seed vigour

Abstract

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of seed mass and storage period on seed germination and seedling growth of the mango 'Espada'. Seeds were classified in three classes: I (up to 15.5 g), II (15.6 to 19.0 g) and III (over 19.0 g) and stored for 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design, and the treatments consisted of the mass classes. Germination percentage, germination velocity index, stem height and diameter, number of leaves and dry matter mass of the aerial parts of seedlings were evaluated. Seed mass did not affect germination. 'Espada' mango seeds must not be stored.

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Published

2003-08-01

How to Cite

Borges, C. A. M., Siqueira, D. L. de, Dias, D. C. F. dos S., & Cardoso, A. A. (2003). Effect of seed mass and storage period on germination and seedling growth of the mango ’Espada’. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 38(8), 999–1004. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab2003.v38.6664

Issue

v.38, n.8, ago. 2003

Section

SCIENTIFIC NOTES