SEED INVIGORATION: AN APPROACH TOWARDS IMPROVEMENT OF SEED QUALITY

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  • ANOOP KUMAR RATHORE*, RITUJA JAIN, A. J. HARISHANKAR AND S. K. TAMRAKAR Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur - 492012 (C.G) India

Abstract

Seed invigoration has shown promise in enabling seeds to overcome biotic and abiotic stresses. Methods of seed invigoration include priming and aerated hydration. Simple priming techniques using salt solutions gave way to elaborate and sophisticated media that warrant close monitoring. Biopriming of late has been practiced for making priming eco-friendly. Elucidation of molecular basis has shown the cause for invigoration but confirmation of DNA's role is yet to be done. Activation of preformed enzymes in providing vigor seems putative. Development of tests to determine primed seed quality is urgently warranted. Addressed in the paper are the ways and means for assessing the quality of primed seeds. Methods to store them for long periods are necessary conserve the benefits and market primed seeds to promote their use over time and space.

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2015-02-28

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2015): February 2015

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