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Inflflf luence of Seed Moisture Content and Storage Temperature to Safflf lower Seeds Germination |
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| Creator | Chollada Samphunphuang;Kunyaporn Pipithsangchan;Pitthaya Wongchang;Assanee Songserm;Saowanee Dachakumpoo |
| Title | Inflflf luence of Seed Moisture Content and Storage Temperature to Safflf lower Seeds Germination |
| Publisher | Department of Agriculture |
| Publication Year | 2559 |
| Journal Title | THAI AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH JOURNAL |
| Journal Vol. | 34 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 65-76 |
| Keyword | safflower, seed moisture content, storage temperature, seed germination |
| ISSN | 1258389 |
| Abstract | Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a multipurpose crop species which can beused as food, medicinal and industrial applications. It is an important utilized crop, andthrough additional research involving genetic resources, has a high potential for furtherexpansion and development. Safflower is an oilseed with short longevity. Moisture content(MC) and storage temperature are two key factors affecting the longevity of seeds. In thisstudy, effects of 4 MC levels (12%, 8%, 6% and 4%) with 3 storage temperatures(ambient, 5? ํC and -10 ํ?C) were examined. The study revealed that seed with 12, 8, 6 and4% MC could be stored at ambient temperature for 1, 9, 18 and 27 months, respectively.Seed contained 12% MC, stored at 5 ?ํC and -10? ํC could be kept for 10 and 27 months,respectively. However, seed stored with 8, 6 and 4% MC stored at 5? ํC and -10 ํCshowed longer storage life than 27 months. Therefore, it can be concluded that safflowerseeds with high moisture content can be stored for short time period at ambienttemperature while less moisture content seeds can extend storage time. Moreover,storage at the lowest temperature (-10 ํC) can prolong seed longevity without requirementof moisture content reduction. |
