Title of article
Comparative effect of NaCl and seawater on germination of quinoa seed (Chenopodium quinoa willd)
Author/Authors
Brakez, Meryem Ibn Zohr University - Faculty of sciences - Laboratory of plant Biotechnologies, Morocco , Harrouni, M. C. Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Morocco , Tachbibi, Naima Ibn Zohr University - Faculty of sciences - Laboratory of plant Biotechnologies, Morocco , Daoud, Salma Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Morocco
From page
1091
To page
1096
Abstract
In this study the effect of NaCl and seawater, compared to a control with distilled water, on the seed germination of Chenopodium quinoa were investigated. All seeds germinated in all treatments: control and both NaCl and seawater treatments. However saline treatments delayed germination compared to the control seawater causing more delay than NaCl. The hypocotyls and radicle lengths and dry weights were affected more by NaCl than by seawater. The radicles were the most affected by salt stress compared to hypocotyls.
Keywords
Chenopodium quinoa , Germination , NaCl , Seawater
Journal title
Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture
Journal title
Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture
Record number
2554648
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