Study of tide imbibition and viability of macadamia seeds (Macadamia integrifolia Maiden & Betche)

Authors

  • E.O. Ono UNESP; IB; Dep. de Botânica
  • J.D. Rodrigues UNESP; IB; Dep. de Botânica
  • J.C. Sabino IAC; Estação Experimental de Tietê
  • S.Z. de Pinho UNESP; IB; Dep. de Bioestatística

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-90161993000100007

Keywords:

macadamia-nuts, seeds, imbibition

Abstract

To verify the necessary storage time to reach maximum viability and the imbibition time of Macadamia integrifolia Maiden & Betche var. IAC-4-20) seeds, they were weighted and disposed in water vessels for the imbibition process, evaluated through weighing in intervals of 6 hours. It is concluded that the imbibition was maximum at about 90 hours after the beginning of imbibition. With relation to the analysis of viability, the seeds were planted monthly, during 12 months, after seed harvest. Maximum viability of seeds was reached four months after the initiation of seed storage.

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Published

1993-05-01

Issue

Vol. 50 No. 1 (1993)

Section

Plant Physiology

License

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How to Cite

Study of tide imbibition and viability of macadamia seeds (Macadamia integrifolia Maiden & Betche) . (1993). Scientia Agricola, 50(1), 40-44. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-90161993000100007