Open AccessMid storage seed hardening: a mechanical method to maintain seed viability during long term jute seed preservation
Author(s) -
Md. Nasir Uddin,
Safdar Ali,
Md. Abu Sadat,
Amazed Hossain Chowdhury,
Israt Jahan Mumu,
Md. Zablul Tareq
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
plant science today
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.204
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2348-1900
DOI - 10.14719/pst.2021.8.1.916
Subject(s) - germination , recalcitrant seed , hardening (computing) , water content , horticulture , seed treatment , biology , plastic bag , crop , agronomy , moisture , chemistry , materials science , composite material , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry , layer (electronics) , engineering
Seed plays an important role in agricultural sector for both production and consumption purpose. Availability of vigour seed is one of the major constraints for maximizing crop production. However, healthy seed can also lose its viability during seed storage by changing different physio-chemical properties. Influence of environmental factors and seed containers during storage leading to seed deterioration. In this research, mid storage seed hardening treatment was applied in different aged seeds of jute species (C. Capsularis & C. olitorius) with two types of storage bags. Seed hardening treatment showed the less moisture content with better germination percentage compared to the untreated species of jute seeds. Seed packing in polythene bags during both short and long term seed storages had higher viable seeds compared to the cloth packing seeds. The effect of seed hardening treatment on seed oil content and pattern of oil degradation is distinct in early period of storage. The faster rate of oil degradation, soluble protein and free amino acids was found in seeds of un-treated stored seeds in cloth bag. Contrary, very slow rate of oil degradation was observed in harden seed and stored in polythene bag which indicated better storability of harden seeds.