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- Title
Viability of seedling image analysis (Vigor-S) to determine the physiological potential of melon seeds.
- Authors
de Sousa Leite, Moadir; Barros Torres, Salvador; Guilhien Gomes Junior, Francisco; Queiroz Rego, Carlos Henrique; Pereira de Paiva, Emanoela; de Sousa Leite, Tiago
- Abstract
Melon is a vegetable crop of food and nutritional importance whose cultivation is growing worldwide. In this sense, investments in technologies are necessary, especially regarding the quality of seeds used in the establishment of new areas. This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of the Automated Seed Vigor Analysis System (Vigor-S) in the evaluation of the physiological potential of melon seeds. Eight seed lots (four lots of the hybrid Supreme and four of the hybrid Premier) were used. The physiological potential of the seeds was evaluated through tests indicated for analyzing the quality of melon seeds associated with the image analysis by using the software Vigor-S, which included the analysis of seedlings from the germination test and accelerated aging in saturated NaCl solution. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design, with five replications. The results indicated the effectiveness of Vigor-S, especially when it was used associated with the accelerated aging test in saturated NaCl solution, with results similar to those obtained in traditional vigor tests. Thus, the Automated Seed Vigor Analysis System (Vigor-S) was effective in evaluating the physiological potential of melon seeds.
- Subjects
IMAGE analysis; SEEDS; MELONS; SEEDLINGS; FOOD crops
- Publication
Journal of Seed Science, 2020, Vol 42, p1
- ISSN
2317-1537
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1590/2317-1545v42237826