
	Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
	Year: 2016 \| Volume: 19 \| Issue: 6 \| Page No.: 239-249 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2016.239.249

Effect of some Evaporation Matters on Storability of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Seed

Aml E.A. El-Saidy and K.M. Abd El-Hai

Abstract: Background and Objective: This study focuses on finding compounds that are safe to humans and environment, such as propionic and acetic acids that may provide an alternative control of seed-borne pathogens and decrease seed deterioration during storage. The objectives of this study were to reduce sunflower seed deterioration and improve the viability of sunflower seed using environmentally safe organic acids. Materials and Methods: Propionic and acetic acids were applied on sunflower seed at different concentrations under laboratory conditions during different storage periods. After 6 months storage period, the viability of sunflower seed as well as morphological and physiological characteristics of seedlings were evaluated under greenhouse conditions. Laboratory experiment was conducted in a factorial completely randomized design and randomized complete block design for greenhouse experiment. Results: Propionic and acetic acids at different concentrations showed inhibitory effects on the presence of different fungal genera in all storage periods. Propionic acid was most effective followed by acetic acid. Increasing storage periods from 0-6 months significantly decreased germination percentage, germination energy, seedling characters, survived healthy seedlings and seed oil and protein percentages but dead and rotted seeds, as well as rotted seedlings were increased. Treating sunflower seeds with propionic acid (100%) improved germination criteria, seedling characters and seed chemical characters as well as survival seedlings and minimized the dead seeds, rotted seeds and rotted seedlings as compared with the control under all storage periods. Under greenhouse conditions, the maximum growth parameter and physiological characters (chlorophylls a, b, carotenoids and total phenols) were recorded from seed treated with 100% propionic acid after 6 months of storage. Conclusion: It may be concluded that propionic and acetic acids vapors can have considerable fungicidal activity against sunflower pathogens and improve seed viability. Therefore, it is recommended using 100% propionic acid to reduce deterioration and seed-borne pathogens of sunflower under storage conditions.

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How to cite this article:

Aml E.A. El-Saidy and K.M. Abd El-Hai, 2016. Effect of some Evaporation Matters on Storability of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Seed. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 19: 239-249.

DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2016.239.249

URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjbs.2016.239.249

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