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Seed Germination and Seedling Establishment of Crops
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Seed Germination and Seedling Establishment of Crops

A special issue of Crops (ISSN 2673-7655).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 10797

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Dr. Mayura Veerana

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National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pathum Thani, Thailand
Interests: applied microbiology; plant physiology; biochemistry; plasma sterilization and san-itation; fungi; beneficial microorganisms; plant disease control
Dr. Pradeep Lamichhane

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School of Engineering, Warwick University, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
Interests: microwave; microwave plasma; nonthermal plasma; nitrogen fixation; plasma source designing; plasma agriculture; plasma diagnostics
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Seed germination and seedling establishment are critical phases in the plant growth cycle since they influence and determine species survival in natural habitats and the onset and yields of crops. Poor germination and seedling establishment are caused by biotic and abiotic stresses such as diseases, insects, salt, drought, metal toxicity, high temperature, chilling, flooding, and so on, which have a deleterious impact on crop plant growth and development and are responsible for low agricultural production. Scientists have made great progress in understanding seed germination and its establishment in recent years. However, more research into the complicated signaling and regulatory network and mechanisms is required. This research topic aims to give an overview of the most significant advances in the field of seed germination and establishment. We accept a variety of manuscript types, including original research papers, reviews, and techniques, with topics including, but not limited to: effects of abiotic stresses, hormone and signal regulation, structural, physiological, and molecular mechanisms on seed germination and seedling establishment, and physical methods to control seed germination and seedling establishment such as non-thermal plasma, radiation, laser, electromagnetic field, etc.

Dr. Mayura Veerana
Dr. Pradeep Lamichhane
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Keywords

  • agriculture
  • seed germination
  • crop establishment
  • seed biology
  • biotic and abiotic stress
  • seed vigor
  • oxidative stress
  • microbial inactivation
  • plant growth
  • physical treatment

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Temperature Limits for Seed Germination in Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
by Robert L. Geneve, Evan W. Janes, Sharon T. Kester, David F. Hildebrand and Derrick Davis
Crops 2022, 2(4), 415-427; https://doi.org/10.3390/crops2040029 - 21 Oct 2022
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Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a grain and fiber crop is experiencing a resurgence in North America. Due to governmental prohibition, there has been limited information on regional agronomic production systems including basic information on seed germination. This study was initiated [...] Read more.
Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a grain and fiber crop is experiencing a resurgence in North America. Due to governmental prohibition, there has been limited information on regional agronomic production systems including basic information on seed germination. This study was initiated to provide basic information on the relationship between temperature and germination in hemp seed. Germination was measured at constant temperatures ranging from 3 to 42 °C. Cardinal temperatures were determined for two industrial oil crop hemp cultivars (‘Georgina’ and ‘Victoria’). The optimal germination temperature indicated by a high mean germination percentage and rate was between 19 and 30 °C. Optimal (29.6 °C), base (3.4 °C) and ceiling (42.6 °C) temperatures were calculated from a linear regression of the germination rates to reach 50% germination for each temperature. The thermal time for ‘Georgina’ and ‘Victoria’ to reach 50% germination at suboptimal temperatures was 694 and 714 °C h, respectively. The osmotic and solid matrix-primed hemp seeds germinated faster than the untreated seeds, but the final germination percentages were not different. The primed seeds germinated faster at supraoptimal temperatures but did not impact final germination percentages in the thermally inhibited seeds. Full article
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Seed Priming and Pericarp Removal Improve Germination in Low-Germinating Seed Lots of Industrial Hemp
by Jia W. Tan, Sharon T. Kester, Kai Su, David F. Hildebrand and Robert L. Geneve
Crops 2022, 2(4), 407-414; https://doi.org/10.3390/crops2040028 - 21 Oct 2022
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Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is experiencing a resurgence in North America as an agricultural commodity. Germplasm improvement for locally adapted and stable cannabinoid production is an industry priority. This study used seed priming and pericarp removal to recover seedlings in low-germinating [...] Read more.
Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is experiencing a resurgence in North America as an agricultural commodity. Germplasm improvement for locally adapted and stable cannabinoid production is an industry priority. This study used seed priming and pericarp removal to recover seedlings in low-germinating seed lots that could prove important for plant breeding and germplasm conservation. Both seed priming and pericarp removal improved early seed germination, but pericarp removal was more effective in improving overall final germination percentages. On average, pericarp removal improved final germination in low-germinating seed lots by approximately 38% compared to intact seed germination. In seeds with the pericarp removed, the initial germination substrate had an impact on normal seedling development following transplanting: those germinated for 2 to 3 days on rolled towels produced more normal seedlings compared to those started in Petri dishes. There was a dramatic increase in abnormal seedlings produced in the low-germinating seed lot initially germinated in a Petri dish wetted with 6 mL water where nearly 80% never transitioned to normal actively growing seedlings. Full article
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Composition of Coriander Seed Grown in Virginia, USA
by Anwar A. Hamama and Harbans L. Bhardwaj
Crops 2022, 2(4), 428-434; https://doi.org/10.3390/crops2040030 - 3 Nov 2022
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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is an aromatic member of the Apiaceae with a wide diversity of uses. Its rapid life cycle allows it to fit into different growing seasons, making it possible to grow the crop under a wide range of conditions. [...] Read more.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is an aromatic member of the Apiaceae with a wide diversity of uses. Its rapid life cycle allows it to fit into different growing seasons, making it possible to grow the crop under a wide range of conditions. Even though extensive demand for this herb exists among ethnic communities, its’ production in the eastern USA is essentially non-existent. We are interested in facilitation of commercial production of this herb and to characterize its’ composition. We have previously observed that coriander can be commercially produced in Virginia but composition of coriander seed produced in Virginia (Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America) is unknown. To remedy this situation, we conducted two experiments during 2015 and 2016 with three cultivars (‘Santo’, ‘Santo Monogerm’, and ‘Marino-Organic’). Coriander seed in this study had 7.6 and 8.7 percent oil and 17 and 15 percent protein in winter (planted in December 2015 and harvested in July, 2016) or summer crop (planted in May, 2016 and harvested), respectively whereas mean concentrations (g per 100 g) of P, K, S, Mg, Ca, and Na were 501, 830, 140, 332, 620, 10, respectively. Concentrations of B, Zn, Mn, Fe, and Cu (mg per 100 g) were 1.10, 2.71, 2.81, 8.96, and 1.29, respectively. Coriander seed in this study contained approximately 19, 63, and 17 percent total saturated, MUFA, and PUFA fatty acids, respectively. Coriander seed contained 0.179, 0.877, and 0.219 percent fructose, glucose, and sucrose, respectively. Our results indicated that coriander seed produced in Virginia has seed composition, generally, similar to that produced elsewhere. Full article
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