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Effect of some Evaporation Matters on Storability of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Seed
Author(s) -
Aml E.A. El-Saidy,
K.M. Abd El-Hai
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pakistan journal of biological sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1812-5735
pISSN - 1028-8880
DOI - 10.3923/pjbs.2016.239.249
Subject(s) - germination , sunflower , seedling , helianthus annuus , biology , horticulture , randomized block design , sunflower seed , acetic acid , greenhouse , agronomy , biochemistry
This study focuses on finding compounds that are safe to humans and environment, such as propionic and acetic acids that may provide an alternative control of seed-borne pathogens and decrease seed deterioration during storage. The objectives of this study were to reduce sunflower seed deterioration and improve the viability of sunflower seed using environmentally safe organic acids.

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