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Relationship between eggplant seed morphology and germination

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Author(s):
Vanessa Neumann Silva [1] ; Silvio Moure Cicero [2] ; Mark Bennett [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] USP. ESALQ. Departamento de Produção Vegetal - Brasil
[2] USP. ESALQ. Departamento de Produção Vegetal - Brasil
[3] The Ohio State University. Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista Brasileira de Sementes; v. 34, n. 4, p. 597-604, 2012-00-00.
Abstract

Structural differences such as abnormalities, damage and free spaces in seeds may affect germination. The aim of this study was to study the relationship between eggplant seed morphology and seed germination. Ten seed lots of the eggplant cultivar Embu were evaluated by X-ray image analysis and the germination test. Seed image analysis was performed by Image Pro Plus® software and the whole seed area and free space between the embryo and endosperm were measured. The internal seed area filled by the embryo and endosperm was calculated from the difference between the whole seed and free space areas. Based on these results and visual seed analysis, seeds were classified into three categories and information on germination was obtained for each one. X-ray image analysis provides a perfect view of the internal seed parts and for seed morphology studies. An increase in seed area filled by the endosperm and embryo does not improve seed germination. Mechanical seed damage and deteriorated tissues can adversely affect seed germination. (AU)