Studies on Extracting and Defuzzing Tomato Seeds (Lycopersicon Esculentum, Mill.). PDF Download

Author: Roberto Ferreira Da Silva
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Category : Seeds
Languages : en
Pages : 196

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To compare the effects of seed extraction methods, such as fermentation, acid treatments, and enzyme treatments on the breakdown of the gelatinous coating surrounding the seeds and on seed cleaning; To compare the effects of these seed extraction methods on seed quality, germination, and vigor; To determine the best temperature-time combinationfor defuzzing tomato seeds of varying moisture contents; To verify the influence of the fuzz (pubescence) on the ability of seeds to flow in the planter; To investigate the effect of the intensity of defuzzing on seed quality; To study the effects of diferrent dryng temperaturesand times during defuzzing on seed germination and vigor.