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Optimizing germination: comparative assessment of various growth media on dragon fruit germination and early growth.
Sarwar, Ghulam; Anwar, Tauseef; Qureshi, Huma; Younus, Muhammad; Hassan, Muhammad Waqar; Sajid-Ur-Rehman, Muhammad; Khalid, Faizan; Zaman, Wajid; Soufan, Walid.
Afiliação
  • Sarwar G; Department of Botany, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Anwar T; Department of Botany, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. tauseef.anwar@iub.edu.pk.
  • Qureshi H; Department of Botany, University of Chakwal, Chakwal, Pakistan.
  • Younus M; Department of Pharmacognosy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Hassan MW; Department of Entomology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Sajid-Ur-Rehman M; Department of Pharmacognosy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Khalid F; Department of Botany, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Faiza; Department of Botany, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Zaman W; Department of Life Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea. wajidzaman@yu.ac.kr.
  • Soufan W; Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences King, Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
BMC Plant Biol ; 24(1): 533, 2024 Jun 12.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38862876
ABSTRACT
Dragon fruit (Selenicereus undatus), known for its captivating appearance and remarkable nutritional profile, has garnered considerable attention in recent years. Despite its popularity, there's a dearth of research on optimal conditions for seed germination and early growth stages such as seedling shoot length, which are crucial for optimal crop yield. This study aims to bridge this gap by evaluating various growing media's performance on dragon fruit germination and early growth stages. Dragon fruit seeds were obtained from local markets in Pakistan and evaluated in five different growing media cocopeat, peat moss, sand, vermiculite, and compost. Germination parameters were observed for 45 days, including seed germination percentage, mean germination time, and mean daily germination percentage, among others while early growth was monitored for 240 days. Statistical analysis was conducted using ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test. Significant differences were found among the growing media regarding germination percentage, mean germination time, and mean daily germination. Vermiculite exhibited the highest germination rate (93.33%), while compost showed the least (70%). Peat moss and sand media facilitated rapid germination, while compost showed slower rates. Stem length was significantly influenced by the growth media, with compost supporting the longest stems. Vermiculite emerged as the most effective medium for dragon fruit seed germination, while compost showed slower but steady growth. These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing dragon fruit cultivation, aiding commercial growers and enthusiasts in achieving higher yields and quality. Further research could explore additional factors influencing dragon fruit growth and development.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Germinação / Meios de Cultura / Frutas Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Germinação / Meios de Cultura / Frutas Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article