Germination test in pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum L.), subjected to insecticide treatment, under different substrates
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Capsicum annuum L.; Germination; Seed treatment; Vermiculite; Rice husk biochar; Blotting paper.Abstract
Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is one of the main cultivated vegetables, and seed treatment plays a crucial role in ensuring uniform and healthy germination, contributing to crop productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different substrates in the germination of bell pepper seeds treated with insecticide. The experiment was conducted at the Seed Analysis Teaching Laboratory of the Federal University of Pelotas, using two seed treatments (with and without insecticide) and three types of substrates (blotting paper, blotting paper + vermiculite, and blotting paper + rice husk biochar). The results indicated that the use of blotting paper combined with vermiculite was the most effective, showing the highest germination averages both in the control and insecticide treatments. This can be attributed to the ability of vermiculite to retain the insecticide and protect the seeds from external factors, enhancing its effect. On the other hand, the use of rice husk biochar did not show significant results compared to the control, suggesting that its interaction with the insecticide might be less effective. The analysis of variance and Tukey’s test indicated significant differences between the treatments. It is concluded that vermiculite is a promising substrate for bell pepper seed treatment, while rice husk biochar requires further studies to understand its potential in germination tests.
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