Physiological and biochemical responses of “mofumbo” seeds during storage

Abstract: “Mofumbo” (Combretum leprosum Mart. (Combretaceae) is a neotropical species of wood, pharmacological, beekeeping and environmental importance. Thus, the objective was to evaluate biochemical physiological responses in C. seeds under different storage environments. The experiment carried out factorial (2 x 7), with two conditions (natural climate-controlled environments) seven periods (0; 60; 120; 180; 240; 300 360 days), four replications per treatment. At beginning at 60-day intervals, were analyzed for water content, potential (germination, germination speed index, root shoot lengths seedling dry mass) (neutral lipids, lipid peroxidation, total reducing sugars, free amino acids, starch). results indicated that storing “mofumbo” days reduced viability, being more pronounced after 180 days, regardless environment. stored natural environment resulting less degradation. After this period, reduction associated attack sugars on acids. it concluded must be up days.