Original scientific paper

INFLUENCE OF BIOSTIMULANT ON SEED GERMINATION OF SOME FLOWER SPECIES

Nada Parađiković ; Faculty of Agriculture, Josip Juraj Strossmayer, University of Osijek
T. Vinković ; Faculty of Agriculture, Josip Juraj Strossmayer, University of Osijek
D. Radman ; Faculty of Agriculture, Josip Juraj Strossmayer, University of Osijek

Abstract

In this research influence of biostimulant on germination energy, germination, seedlings fresh matter content and dry matter content of Moss rose, Strawflower, Mexican marigold and Zinnia was investigated. Germination energy and germination were tested in laboratory and by finishing the testing seedlings fresh matter content and dry matter content were recorded. Statistical analysis of data using analysis of variance method showed that treatment with biostimulant positively affects on germination energy and by some species on germination as well. Seedlings fresh and dry matter content were mostly higher in treated plants, especially in case of fresh matter content. This leads to assumption of higher water absorption and higher root activity in germination phase which can be of crucial significance for seedlings survival. At the end of investigation it can be concluded that treatment with biostimulant in germination phase of mentioned species gave positive results in the first place by increasing germination energy and seedlings fresh matter content.

Keywords

biostimulant; dry matter content; flower species; fresh matter content; germination; germination energy

Hrčak ID:

26061

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/26061

Publication date:

14.7.2008.

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