Effects of High Intensity Ultrasound Stimulation on the Germination Performance of Caper Seeds.

ABSTRACT: The caper bush has developed different mechanisms to survive in Mediterranean conditions, such as drought tolerance and seed dormancy. Many studies have been carried out to improve the germination of caper seeds, but ultrasound is one of the least studied methodologies in this species. This study aimed to analyze the effects of treatments with an ultrasonic probe processor on the imbibition and germination of caper seeds. After applying the ultrasound treatment using three output powers and three holding times, the seed coat's disruption level was determined, and the imbibition, viability and germination tests were carried out. Ultrasonication fastens the initial imbibition, but after 48 h of soaking, seed moisture does not present differences compared to non-sonicated seeds. It produces t

SUBMITTER: Foschi ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10302670 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature