What is it about?
Seeds subjected to smoke volatiles germinated faster or slower than the untreated seeds dependently on the species. Seeds which normally need light to germinate did it faster in darkness when treated to smoke. Seedling growth was also differentiated. Similar results were obtained both in vitro and in the soil.
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Why is it important?
1/The impact of the treatment on seeds in in vitro experiment was confirmed in the soil, hence the indirect impact of swailing on natural habitats is possible. 2/The species revealing strong positive or negative reaction to the applied treatment may serve as models for further research. It broadens our knowledge about ecophysiology and ecotoxicology of swailing.
Perspectives
Smoke can be used in agricultural practice in Europe, although in a narrow range of species. Proper formulation and concentration is crucial.
Dr Renata Bączek-Kwinta
University of Agriculture in Cracow, Poland
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This page is a summary of: Swailing affects seed germination of plants of European bio-and agricenosis in a different way, Open Life Sciences, March 2017, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1515/biol-2017-0007.
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