Seed germination culminates in the initiation of embryo growth and the resumption of water uptake after imbibition. Previous applications of cell growth models to describe seed germination have focused on the inhibition of radicle growth rates at reduced water potential (Psi). An alternative approach is presented, based upon the timing of radicle emergence, to characterize the relationship of s...

a greengouse experiment was conducted to evaluation of salinity stress on growth parameters of two olive cultivars during 2013-2014 at agricultural and natural resources research center of tehran. in the experiment, effects of five levels of irrigation water salinity including 0, 4, 8, 12 and 16 ds.m-1 were evaluated on ʻzardʼ and ʻmissionʼ olive cultivars under soilless culture. data showed th...

Due to the lack of scientific knowledge for the use of substrate and best fertilizing method in the growth of Araucaria excelsa, it is crucially important to find the most appropriate planting substrate and fertilizing method. The effect of conventional fertilizing method and the application of Fe nanofertilizer were studied on the growth of A. excelsa in which six fertilizing methods and three...

Seedling establishment is a most critical stage that determined the crop production at later stages. An in vitro investigation was carried out Laboratory of Department Plant Breeding and Genetics, Sri Karan Narendra College Agriculture, Jobner (Rajasthan) Rabi season 2016-17 to study response fenugreek genotypes for their germination early seedling parameters under five salt stress levels viz. ...

This study was conducted to determine the effects of Artemisia sieberi extract (0.2%, 0.4%, and control) on germination, some morphological characteristics, photosynthesis pigments, and nutrients uptake of Peganum harmala. Results showed that the extract of A. sieberi had a significant effect on seed germination and morphological characteristics of P. harmala. The highest seed germination was c...

Abbreviations: ABA, abscisic acid; BSA, bovine serum albumin; CAP, micropylar area around the radicle emergence point or endosperm cap; DAB, diaminobenzidine; DEAE, diethylaminoethyl; IgG, immunoglobulin G; LAT, lateral coat plus endosperm; LBG, locust bean gum; ηsp, specific viscosity; PBS, phosphate buffer saline; pI, isoelectric point; RAD, radicle tip; SDS-PAGE, sodium dodecyl sulfate polya...