Work

Effect of temperature on percentage of germination of canistel seeds (Pouteria campechiana)

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: The canistel is a fruit originated in Mexico and Central America, being introduced in Brazil in 1986. The plants present medium size, however it can reach up to 15 meters of height; the leaves measure about 10 to 25 cm; the flowers are complete and small and the fruit presents yellow coloration when ripe, with whitish pulp and sweet flavor. The propagation can be realized by seed or grafting. In view of almost total absence of information about the culture and the possibility to have a commercial cultivation, the present work, was live in which the effect of the temperature was evaluated in the percentage of germination of the seeds. It was checked that the best averages were obtained in temperature of 30ºC and the minor in 15ºC, 20ºC and 40ºC could be considerate the worst of them.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura

DOI: 10.1590/s0100-29452002000300010

Authors: Renata Aparecida de Andrade, Antonio Baldo Geraldo Martins, Isabele Sarzi

Institution: Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

Language: English

Topic: Seed Germination and Physiology

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $266