The effect of fruit maturity on the physiological quality and conservation of Jatropha curcas seeds

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fruit maturation stage on the physiological quality of J. curcas seeds during storage. Thus, seeds were extracted from fruits harvested at different maturity stages based on external color, i.e., yellow, yellow-brown and brown (dry fruits). After n...

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Published in:Ciência agronômica 2017, Vol.48 (3), p.487-495
Main Authors: Silva, Laércio Junio da, Dias, Denise Cunha Fernandes dos Santos, Oliveira, Glauter Lima, Silva Júnior, Rubens Alves da
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accelerated aging tests
Accelerated tests
AGRONOMY
Armazenamento
Color
Deterioração de sementes
Drying
Electrical conductivity
Electrical resistivity
Fruits
Germination
Germinação
Moisture content
Physiological effects
Physiology
Seeds
Vigor
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Summary:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fruit maturation stage on the physiological quality of J. curcas seeds during storage. Thus, seeds were extracted from fruits harvested at different maturity stages based on external color, i.e., yellow, yellow-brown and brown (dry fruits). After natural drying, the seeds were packed in Kraft paper bag and stored for 18 months at laboratory environment. Initially and every three months, the seeds were evaluated for moisture content, germination, first count of germination, accelerated aging, cold test, electrical conductivity and emergence. There was reduction in seed physiological quality, with decrease in germination and vigor, especially after nine months of storage. The seeds extracted from yellow and yellow-brown fruits are the most vigorous and can be stored for up to nine months without loss of physiological quality.
ISSN:1806-6690
0045-6888
1806-6690
DOI:10.5935/1806-6690.20170057