Physiological Analysis (Monitoring of Germinal and Biometric Parameters) of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. Seeds under the Effect of 100 mM and 150 mM NaCl

<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. is a plant of legume origin; it is used in several areas of nutrition, industry and medicine. This study was proposed in order to understand the adaptation mechanisms of the seeds of this species under the effect of NaCl. Germination was monitored by vary...

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Main Authors: Khedidja Dahli, Houria Medjdoub
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description <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. is a plant of legume origin; it is used in several areas of nutrition, industry and medicine. This study was proposed in order to understand the adaptation mechanisms of the seeds of this species under the effect of NaCl. Germination was monitored by varying the concentrations of NaCl saline solution (100 mM and 150 mM).The physiological parameters were determined by monitoring the capacity and speed of seed germination at a temperature of 25 °C. The monitoring of biometric parameters was carried out as follows: Calculation of the water content of sprouted okra seeds after one week and-evaluation of the radical length carried out by up-to-date measurements of the radical length of germinated seeds for one week. From the results obtained, it was noted that the cumulative rate of germinated seeds is estimated to be from 17.27% to 14.55% under the effect of 100 mM and 150 mM, respectively, as compared to 47.27% for the control seeds. In addition, it was observed that the treatment with 100 mM NaCl causes a decrease in the germination speed (23.58%) and a slight prolongation in time as compared to the control. On the other hand, the treatment with 150 mM induces a remarkable decrease in germination speed (13.96% versus 24.39%) and average time as compared to the control (2.9 days versus 4.1 days). Furthermore, the monitoring of biometric parameters highlights two essential points: the NaCl treatment limits the growth of seed radicals and reduces the water content of okra seeds as compared to the control. In light of these results, it is possible to conclude that treatment with sodium chloride has a detrimental effect on the germination and growth of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. seeds.
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spelling doaj-art-59608119d06d47db9c67e457b0e53bad2025-08-20T02:53:43ZengMDPI AGBiology and Life Sciences Forum2673-99762024-08-01361510.3390/blsf2024036005Physiological Analysis (Monitoring of Germinal and Biometric Parameters) of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. Seeds under the Effect of 100 mM and 150 mM NaClKhedidja Dahli0Houria Medjdoub1Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Mustapha Stambouli, Mascara 29000, AlgeriaLaboratory Antifungal, Antibiotic, Physico-Chemical, Synthesis and Biological Activity, Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, Sciences of the Earth and the Universe, University Abou Bekr Belkaid, Tlemcen 13000, Algeria<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. is a plant of legume origin; it is used in several areas of nutrition, industry and medicine. This study was proposed in order to understand the adaptation mechanisms of the seeds of this species under the effect of NaCl. Germination was monitored by varying the concentrations of NaCl saline solution (100 mM and 150 mM).The physiological parameters were determined by monitoring the capacity and speed of seed germination at a temperature of 25 °C. The monitoring of biometric parameters was carried out as follows: Calculation of the water content of sprouted okra seeds after one week and-evaluation of the radical length carried out by up-to-date measurements of the radical length of germinated seeds for one week. From the results obtained, it was noted that the cumulative rate of germinated seeds is estimated to be from 17.27% to 14.55% under the effect of 100 mM and 150 mM, respectively, as compared to 47.27% for the control seeds. In addition, it was observed that the treatment with 100 mM NaCl causes a decrease in the germination speed (23.58%) and a slight prolongation in time as compared to the control. On the other hand, the treatment with 150 mM induces a remarkable decrease in germination speed (13.96% versus 24.39%) and average time as compared to the control (2.9 days versus 4.1 days). Furthermore, the monitoring of biometric parameters highlights two essential points: the NaCl treatment limits the growth of seed radicals and reduces the water content of okra seeds as compared to the control. In light of these results, it is possible to conclude that treatment with sodium chloride has a detrimental effect on the germination and growth of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. seeds.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/36/1/5<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L.germinationNaClbiometric parameters
spellingShingle Khedidja Dahli
Houria Medjdoub
Physiological Analysis (Monitoring of Germinal and Biometric Parameters) of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. Seeds under the Effect of 100 mM and 150 mM NaCl
Biology and Life Sciences Forum
<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L.
germination
NaCl
biometric parameters
title Physiological Analysis (Monitoring of Germinal and Biometric Parameters) of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. Seeds under the Effect of 100 mM and 150 mM NaCl
title_full Physiological Analysis (Monitoring of Germinal and Biometric Parameters) of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. Seeds under the Effect of 100 mM and 150 mM NaCl
title_fullStr Physiological Analysis (Monitoring of Germinal and Biometric Parameters) of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. Seeds under the Effect of 100 mM and 150 mM NaCl
title_full_unstemmed Physiological Analysis (Monitoring of Germinal and Biometric Parameters) of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. Seeds under the Effect of 100 mM and 150 mM NaCl
title_short Physiological Analysis (Monitoring of Germinal and Biometric Parameters) of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L. Seeds under the Effect of 100 mM and 150 mM NaCl
title_sort physiological analysis monitoring of germinal and biometric parameters of i abelmoschus esculentus i l seeds under the effect of 100 mm and 150 mm nacl
topic <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L.
germination
NaCl
biometric parameters
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/36/1/5
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