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| Studies on the Storage Physiology of Kidney Bean Seeds with Different Moisture Contents |
| Zhang Shijun 1; Chen Runzheng 2 |
| 1Ornamental Plant Research Center; Zhongkai Agrotechnical College; Guangzhou 510225; 2College of Life Sciences; Zhongshan University |
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Abstract The paper dealt with the storage effect of different moisture contents on kidney bean seeds. Seeds were dried by desiccant CaCl 2 to 3 moisture levels (7.44%,5.56% and 4.55%) respectively. Germination percentage,vigor index,conductivity,superoxide dismutase activity and aging test were measured every three months. After one year the results showed that kidney bean seeds viability and vigor decreased significantly at 5.56% and 4.55% MC, while those of seed with 7.44% MC were kept well. Seeds with lower tha...
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Received: 22 June 2002
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