The influence of stage of development and sowing depth on seed quality and seedling emergence of Gliricidia sepium

Investigations were conducted into the development characteristics and influence of stage of pod development on seed viability of Gliricidia sepium. The influence of sowing depth on seedling emergence of the first and last harvests was also investigated. Pods were harvested over three periods - 57,6...

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Autores principales: Iji, P.A., Tarawali, G., Baba, M.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1993
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/29604
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author Iji, P.A.
Tarawali, G.
Baba, M.
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description Investigations were conducted into the development characteristics and influence of stage of pod development on seed viability of Gliricidia sepium. The influence of sowing depth on seedling emergence of the first and last harvests was also investigated. Pods were harvested over three periods - 57,67 and 77 days after initiation of flowering and the seeds extracted. A fourth set of seeds was obtained from pods that shattered in situ, about 87 days after initiation of flowering. Pod length and number of seeds per pod decreased while seed weight increased with stage of development. These differences were highly significant. Germination occured in seeds harvested at all stages although germinations were highest in seeds of later harvests. Seedling emergence was shorter in the more mature seeds than in the seeds from the first harvest. Gliricidia sepium seeds could be harvested at any period from 70 days after initiation of flowering without determinant to viability. This will ensure high seed recovery rates and purity. Sowing to less than 2 cm depth would perhaps, encourage higher rates of emergence.
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spelling CGSpace296042022-01-29T17:21:02Z The influence of stage of development and sowing depth on seed quality and seedling emergence of Gliricidia sepium Iji, P.A. Tarawali, G. Baba, M. gliricidia sepium seed quality sowing depth seedlings emergence germination harvesting Investigations were conducted into the development characteristics and influence of stage of pod development on seed viability of Gliricidia sepium. The influence of sowing depth on seedling emergence of the first and last harvests was also investigated. Pods were harvested over three periods - 57,67 and 77 days after initiation of flowering and the seeds extracted. A fourth set of seeds was obtained from pods that shattered in situ, about 87 days after initiation of flowering. Pod length and number of seeds per pod decreased while seed weight increased with stage of development. These differences were highly significant. Germination occured in seeds harvested at all stages although germinations were highest in seeds of later harvests. Seedling emergence was shorter in the more mature seeds than in the seeds from the first harvest. Gliricidia sepium seeds could be harvested at any period from 70 days after initiation of flowering without determinant to viability. This will ensure high seed recovery rates and purity. Sowing to less than 2 cm depth would perhaps, encourage higher rates of emergence. 1993 2013-06-11T09:24:10Z 2013-06-11T09:24:10Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/29604 en Limited Access Seed Science and Technology;2(1): 197-202
spellingShingle gliricidia sepium
seed
quality
sowing depth
seedlings
emergence
germination
harvesting
Iji, P.A.
Tarawali, G.
Baba, M.
The influence of stage of development and sowing depth on seed quality and seedling emergence of Gliricidia sepium
title The influence of stage of development and sowing depth on seed quality and seedling emergence of Gliricidia sepium
title_full The influence of stage of development and sowing depth on seed quality and seedling emergence of Gliricidia sepium
title_fullStr The influence of stage of development and sowing depth on seed quality and seedling emergence of Gliricidia sepium
title_full_unstemmed The influence of stage of development and sowing depth on seed quality and seedling emergence of Gliricidia sepium
title_short The influence of stage of development and sowing depth on seed quality and seedling emergence of Gliricidia sepium
title_sort influence of stage of development and sowing depth on seed quality and seedling emergence of gliricidia sepium
topic gliricidia sepium
seed
quality
sowing depth
seedlings
emergence
germination
harvesting
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/29604
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