Substrates for the tree of seed germination of carmar (Carthamus tinctorius L.)

Abstract

The objective of this work was to evaluate the different substrates in the germination potential of safflower seeds. A completely randomized design was used, with five substrates: paper roll, between paper, on paper; Between sand and sand. Seeds of two safflower cultivars were used, with four replicates of 50 seeds each. It was evaluated: percentage of germination (GER); First germination count (GPC); Germination speed index (IVG); Mean germination time (TMG); Percentage of dead seeds (SM); Length of seedling (CP); Root length (CR) and shoot length (CPA). The data were submitted to analysis of variance and the means were compared by the Tukey test, at 5% probability, using the statistical program SISVAR 5.1. It was observed that: the germination (G) of the safflower seeds did not differ between any of the substrates, varying between 77.5% and 85.25%; For the first germination count (PCG), mean germination time (TMG), germination velocity index (IVG) and root length (CR), the best substrates were between paper, paper and sand; And the substrates between paper and sand obtained better results for seedling length and shoot length.

Keywords

• oilseed
• carthamus tinctorius l.
• seed analysis