Vol. 6, Issue 5 (2018)
Influence of seed treatment and storage container on physiological and biochemical properties male parental line UMI 1230 seeds in maize hybrid COH (M)6
Author(s): Gopalakrishnan G and K Sundaralingam
Abstract: Investigations were conducted to assess theantioxidant enzyme activity and germination characteristics of male parental line (UMI 1230) in maize hybrid COH (M) 6 seeds obtained from the Agricultural Research Station, Bhavanisagar, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The initial seed qualities of male pare ntal line (UMI 1230) in maize hybrid COH (M) 6 were analyzed and after, the seeds were subjected to different seed treatments viz., Halopolymer @ 4 ml kg-1, Halogenation Mixture @ 3 g kg-1, Carbendazim 2 g kg-1and untreated seeds served as control. The seeds were packed in cloth bag and 700 gauge thick polythene containers and stored in ambient condition. Seed samples were drawn at bimonthly interval lsand tested its germination and antioxidant enzyme activity viz., α-amylase content, dehydrogenase activity and superoxide dismutase. The result revealed that male parental line (UMI 1230) seeds in maize hybrid COH (M) 6 treated with halogenation mixture @ 3 g kg-1, recorded maximum seed germination (83%) than control (72%) followed by halogenation mixture @ 3 g kg-1 and maintained the antioxidant enzyme activity of seeds up to 10 months of storage. Moisture proof container of 700 gauge thick polythene bag performed as better storer than cloth bag and it was evident that antioxidative enzymes and better cell membrane integrity of aged seeds increased after seed treatments.
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Gopalakrishnan G, K Sundaralingam. Influence of seed treatment and storage container on physiological and biochemical properties male parental line UMI 1230 seeds in maize hybrid COH (M)6. Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(5):409-413.
