Study upon Seed Germination of Chrysanthemum Cinerariaefolium (Trev.) Vis.
Abstract
Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium (Trev.) Vis is a species known for its usage in natural control of insects, inside the house and in biologic agriculture, as well as for its usage in treatment of different affections of the human and animal body. Aspects regarding seed germination of this species are known as being a difficult problem, specialized literature presenting different values, generally reduced. The present study establishes germination of 1, 2 and 3 years old seeds by using classical methods in blotting paper envelopes and blotting paper layer, in Linhardt dishes. In order to identify solutions that would contribute to the growth of germinating values, stimulating methods were tested by exposing seeds to darkness or light or by subduing them to a KNO3 and energized water treatment. Results show a low germinating percent, between 20% and 30% for all the ages of the studied seeds. Stimulating methods do not induce an appreciable germination increase, the highest percentage (31%) being obtained by using the Linhardt dish method combined with darkness exposure and application of KNO3, 0.2% solution and by using energized water (31.75%). When coming to stimulation, best results were given by energized water treatment.
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