<i>Jatropha curcas</i> Seed Germination: Effect of Seed Imbibition, Aging, Storage, and Salinity
Renewable energy sources are essential to mitigating climate change, with biofuels offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. <i>Jatropha curcas</i>, the best, non-edible, high-oil-yielding species, is a leading candidate for biodiesel produc...
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| author | Isidro Elias Suarez-Padrón Marcelo F. Pompelli Claudia Carlucci Marvin José Perneth-Montaño Andrés José Betin Ruiz Mahmoud F. Seleiman Majed Alotaibi Khalid F. Almutairi Luis Eliécer Oviedo Zumaque Yirlis Yadeth Pineda-Rodríguez Luis Alfonso Rodríguez-Paez |
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| description | Renewable energy sources are essential to mitigating climate change, with biofuels offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. <i>Jatropha curcas</i>, the best, non-edible, high-oil-yielding species, is a leading candidate for biodiesel production. However, ensuring a stable seed supply through effective storage is critical for biodiesel markets stability. This study evaluated the physiological and biochemical viability of <i>J. curcas</i> seeds stored at 4 °C with controlled humidity using 1.5 g of silica gel per gram of seed over 12 months. The results demonstrated that low-temperature, low-humidity storage significantly reduced metabolic activity, embryo respiration, and seed deterioration, preserving high germinability and oil quality. Despite a slight increase in mean germination time, seeds retained resilience in germination potential and viability. Additionally, preliminary assessments of salt tolerance revealed the potential of <i>J. curcas</i> seeds to germinate under saline conditions, supported by analyses of mineral nutrition and salt tolerance-related gene expression. These findings underscore the practicality of optimized storage conditions for maintaining seed quality and economic value, ensuring a consistent supply chain for biodiesel production. This study highlights the importance of integrating storage strategies into biodiesel systems to enhance sustainability and market resilience in the face of fluctuating production demands. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a93545ff5ef649839174f58f4a23e8102025-08-20T03:43:16ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242025-02-0111325810.3390/horticulturae11030258<i>Jatropha curcas</i> Seed Germination: Effect of Seed Imbibition, Aging, Storage, and SalinityIsidro Elias Suarez-Padrón0Marcelo F. Pompelli1Claudia Carlucci2Marvin José Perneth-Montaño3Andrés José Betin Ruiz4Mahmoud F. Seleiman5Majed Alotaibi6Khalid F. Almutairi7Luis Eliécer Oviedo Zumaque8Yirlis Yadeth Pineda-Rodríguez9Luis Alfonso Rodríguez-Paez10Facultad de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad de Córdoba, Montería 230002, ColombiaFacultad de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad de Córdoba, Montería 230002, ColombiaDepartment of Life Sciences, Health, Health Professions Link Campus University, Via del Casale di San Pio V 44, 00165 Rome, ItalyFacultad de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad de Córdoba, Montería 230002, ColombiaGrupo de Biotecnología, Departamento de Química y Departamento de Biología-GRUBIODEQ, Universidad de Córdoba, Montería 230002, ColombiaDepartment of Plant Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Plant Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Plant Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaGrupo de Biotecnología, Departamento de Química y Departamento de Biología-GRUBIODEQ, Universidad de Córdoba, Montería 230002, ColombiaFacultad de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad de Córdoba, Montería 230002, ColombiaFacultad de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad de Córdoba, Montería 230002, ColombiaRenewable energy sources are essential to mitigating climate change, with biofuels offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. <i>Jatropha curcas</i>, the best, non-edible, high-oil-yielding species, is a leading candidate for biodiesel production. However, ensuring a stable seed supply through effective storage is critical for biodiesel markets stability. This study evaluated the physiological and biochemical viability of <i>J. curcas</i> seeds stored at 4 °C with controlled humidity using 1.5 g of silica gel per gram of seed over 12 months. The results demonstrated that low-temperature, low-humidity storage significantly reduced metabolic activity, embryo respiration, and seed deterioration, preserving high germinability and oil quality. Despite a slight increase in mean germination time, seeds retained resilience in germination potential and viability. Additionally, preliminary assessments of salt tolerance revealed the potential of <i>J. curcas</i> seeds to germinate under saline conditions, supported by analyses of mineral nutrition and salt tolerance-related gene expression. These findings underscore the practicality of optimized storage conditions for maintaining seed quality and economic value, ensuring a consistent supply chain for biodiesel production. This study highlights the importance of integrating storage strategies into biodiesel systems to enhance sustainability and market resilience in the face of fluctuating production demands.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/3/258seed storagelow-temperature storagecontrolled humiditybiodiesel productiongermination parametersoil preservation |
| spellingShingle | Isidro Elias Suarez-Padrón Marcelo F. Pompelli Claudia Carlucci Marvin José Perneth-Montaño Andrés José Betin Ruiz Mahmoud F. Seleiman Majed Alotaibi Khalid F. Almutairi Luis Eliécer Oviedo Zumaque Yirlis Yadeth Pineda-Rodríguez Luis Alfonso Rodríguez-Paez <i>Jatropha curcas</i> Seed Germination: Effect of Seed Imbibition, Aging, Storage, and Salinity Horticulturae seed storage low-temperature storage controlled humidity biodiesel production germination parameters oil preservation |
| title | <i>Jatropha curcas</i> Seed Germination: Effect of Seed Imbibition, Aging, Storage, and Salinity |
| title_full | <i>Jatropha curcas</i> Seed Germination: Effect of Seed Imbibition, Aging, Storage, and Salinity |
| title_fullStr | <i>Jatropha curcas</i> Seed Germination: Effect of Seed Imbibition, Aging, Storage, and Salinity |
| title_full_unstemmed | <i>Jatropha curcas</i> Seed Germination: Effect of Seed Imbibition, Aging, Storage, and Salinity |
| title_short | <i>Jatropha curcas</i> Seed Germination: Effect of Seed Imbibition, Aging, Storage, and Salinity |
| title_sort | i jatropha curcas i seed germination effect of seed imbibition aging storage and salinity |
| topic | seed storage low-temperature storage controlled humidity biodiesel production germination parameters oil preservation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/3/258 |
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