Tetrazolium test for seed viability and germinability of Melocactus ernestii Vaupel subsp. ernestii and Melocactus zehntneri (Britton & Rose) Luetzelb. (Cactaceae)
Abstract
Despite its ornamental value, some Melocactus species (Cactaceae) are threatened by several factors and only sexual propagation is possible. Thus, artificial seed banks are an appropriate method for their ex situ conservation. Suitable methods to germinate and to monitor viability are necessary for the seeds of these species. This work explored the use of tetrazolium test for monitoring seed viability of two Melocactus species. There was a correlation between the percentage of stained embryos, considering different cover area or tone stain, and the germination percentage. Unviable embryos did not stain. The embryos curved shape can explain the partial stain on the most of cases.Downloads
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2015-04-25
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ASSIS, J. G. A.; PÉREZ-GARCÍA, F.; GONZÁLES-BENITO, M. E. Tetrazolium test for seed viability and germinability of Melocactus ernestii Vaupel subsp. ernestii and Melocactus zehntneri (Britton & Rose) Luetzelb. (Cactaceae). Gaia Scientia, [S. l.], v. 9, n. 2, 2015. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufpb.br/index.php/gaia/article/view/24014. Acesso em: 19 dec. 2024.
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Ciências Ambientais