VIGOR TESTS ASSOCIATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR PRECISE AND EFFICIENT ASSESSMENT OF MAIZE SEED QUALITY
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-21252015v28n311rcKeywords:
Zea mays L. Seed analysis. Physiological potential. Image analysis.Abstract
This study aimed to associate two concepts of seed vigor testing, the aging and seedling growth using image analysis, providing a feasible and time-saving way to evaluate maize seed vigor in large scale. For this purpose, five seed lots with different vigor levels from two single hybrids were used. The seeds were characterized by moisture content, germination, seedling emergence, seedling emergence speed index, accelerated aging and cold tests. The treatments were composed by varying the accelerated aging periods (0, 24, 48, 72 and 96h) and seedling growth periods (48 and 72h), before submitting the seedlings to image analysis for seedling root length measurement. Considering the results obtained, the adaptation of accelerated aging test by reducing the aging duration from 96h to 48h, and the replacement of the germination test by seedling root length measurement using image analysis could be considered a potential tool for maize seed vigor assessment. The treatments composed of 48h of seed aging followed by seedlings root length measurements using image analysis provided reliable data, compared to traditional vigor tests and it could be considered an efficient and time-saving approach, associating two different concepts of seed vigor analysis.Downloads
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VIEIRA, R. D. et al. Electrical conductivity of seed soaking solution and soybean seedling emergence. Scientia Agricola, Piracicaba, v. 61, n. 2, p. 164-168, 2004.
BRASIL. Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento. Regras para análise de sementes. Brasília: MAPA/ACS, 2009. 399 p.
BARROS, A. S. R.; MARCOS-FILHO, J. Testes para avaliação rápida do vigor de sementes de soja. Journal of Seed Science, Pelotas, v. 19, n. 2, p. 288-294, 1997.
BITTENCOURT, S. R. M. et al. Alternative methodology for the accelerated aging test for corn seeds. Ciência Rural, Santa Maria, v. 42, n. 8, p. 1360-1365, 2012.
DUTRA, A. S.; VIEIRA, R. D. Accelerated aging as test of vigor for corn and soybean seeds. Ciência Rural, Santa Maria, v. 34, n. 3, p. 715-721, 2004.
EGLI, D.B.; RUCKER, M. Seed vigor and the uniformity of emergence of corn seedlings. Crop Science, Madison, v. 52, n. 6, p. 2774-2782, 2012.
GOMES-JUNIOR, F. G. et al. Evaluation of priming effects on sweet corn seeds by SVIS. Seed Technology Journal, Washington, v. 33, n. 1, p. 95-100, 2009.
HAMPTON, J. G.; TEKRONY, D. M. Handbook of vigour test methods, 3rd ed. International Seed Testing Association, Zurick, Switzerland. 1995. 117 p.
HOCHHOLDINGER, F. et al. From weeds to crops: genetic analysis of root development in cereals. Trends in Plant Science, Cambridge, v. 9, n. 1, p. 42-48, 2004.
HOOFMASTER, A. L. et al. An automated system for vigor testing three-day-old soybean seedlings. Seed Science and Technology, Bassersdorf, v. 31, n. 3, p. 701-713, 2003.
HOFFMASTER, A. L. et al. Seed Vigor Imaging System (SVIS) for soybean and corn seedlings. Seed Technology Journal, Washington, v. 27, n. 1, p. 7-23, 2005.
MAGUIRE, J. D. Speed of germination aid in selection and evaluation for seedling emergence and vigor. Crop Science, Madison, v. 2, n. 2, p. 176-177, 1962.
MARCOS-FILHO, J. Testes de vigor: importância e utilização. In: KRZYZANOWSKI, F. C.; VIEIRA, R. D.; FRANÇA NETO, J. B. (Ed.). Vigor de sementes: conceitos e testes. Londrina: Abrates, 1999. p. 1-21.
MARCOS-FILHO, J.; KIKUTI, A. L. P.; LIMA, L. B. Procedures for evaluation of soybean seed vigour, including an automated computer imaging system. Journal of Seed Science, Londrina, v. 31, n. 1, p. 102-112, 2009.
MARCOS-FILHO, J. Fisiologia de sementes de plantas cultivadas. Piracicaba: Fealq, 2005. 495 p.
MATTHEWS, S. et al. Evaluation of seed quality: from physiology to international standardization. Seed Science Research, Cambridge, v. 22, Supplement S1, p. 69–73, 2012.
MCDONALD, M. B.; PHANNENDRANATH, B. R. A modified accelerated aging vigor test procedure. Seed Technology Journal, Washington, v. 3, n. 1, p. 27-37, 1978.
MONDO, V. H. V.; CICERO, S. M. Using image analysis to evaluate the quality of maize seeds located in different positions on the ear. Journal of Seed Science, Pelotas, v. 27, n. 1, p. 9-18, 2005.
MONDO, V. H. V.; DIAS, M. A. N.; CICERO, S. M. Seed vigor imaging system for two-day-old corn seedling evaluation. Seed Technology Journal, Washington, v. 33, n. 2, p. 191-196, 2011.
OTONI, R. R.; MCDONALD, M. B. Moisture and temperature effects on maize and soybean seedlings using the seed vigor imaging system. Seed Technology Journal, Washington, v. 27, n. 2, p. 243-247, 2005.
PINTO, T. L. F.; CICERO, S. M.; FORTI, V. A. Image analysis technique to evaluate weathering damage in soybean seeds. Journal of Seed Science, Londrina, v. 29, n. 3, p. 31-38, 2007.
SAKO, Y. et al. A system for automated seed vigour assessment. Seed Science and Technology, Bassersdorf, v. 29, n. 3, p. 625-636, 2001.
SANTORUM, M. et al. Comparison of test for the analysis of vigor and viability in soybean seeds and their relationship to field emergence. Acta Scientiarum, Maringá, v. 35, n. 1, p. 83-92, 2013.
TEKRONY, D. M.; EGLI, D. B.; WHITE, G. M. Seed production and Technology. In: WILCOX, J. R. (ed.). Soybeans: Improvement, production and uses. 2nd ed. Agron. Monogr.16. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA. Madison, WI. p. 295–353, 1987.
TEKRONY, D. M. Precision is an essential component in seed vigor testing. Seed Science and Technology, Bassersdorf, v. 31, n. 2, p. 435-447, 2003.
VAN DER BURG, J. Raising seed quality: what is in the pipeline? Proceedings of the 2nd World Seed Conference. FAO, Rome, v. 1, n. 1, p. 177–185, 2009.
VIEIRA, R. D. et al. Electrical conductivity of seed soaking solution and soybean seedling emergence. Scientia Agricola, Piracicaba, v. 61, n. 2, p. 164-168, 2004.
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