Evaluation of Physiologic Quality of Imbuya Seeds by Tetrazolium Test

Authors

  • Antonio Nascim Kalil Filho Embrapa Florestas
  • Alexandre Jacobus Lopes Embrapa Florestas
  • Gizelda Maia Rêgo Embrapa Florestas
  • Adilson Tomachitz Embrapa Florestas

Keywords:

Ocotea porosa, forest species, viability.

Abstract

Vegetative propagation of imbuya (Ocotea porosa) and the germination process of its seeds is slow, justifying tetrazolium test, that is faster for verifying viability of seeds. Seeds of Colombo (PR)  native trees were collected and treated with 0.1 %, 0.3 % and 0.5 % tetrazolium solutions for one and two hours, presenting percentual  variation associated with the different treatments. No statistical significant differences were observed among different treatments. Viable seeds varied among 50 % and 85 %. Tetrazolium 0.5 % for one hour was suggested as the minimum for verifying viability of imbuya seeds.

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Published

2010-03-15

How to Cite

KALIL FILHO, Antonio Nascim; LOPES, Alexandre Jacobus; RÊGO, Gizelda Maia; TOMACHITZ, Adilson. Evaluation of Physiologic Quality of Imbuya Seeds by Tetrazolium Test. Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira, [S. l.], n. 57, p. 69, 2010. Disponível em: https://pfb.cnpf.embrapa.br/pfb/index.php/pfb/article/view/55. Acesso em: 17 may. 2024.

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Scientific Notes

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