ABSTRACT
This study investigated the methodology that best expresses the germination and quality of Allophylus edulis seeds, analyzing different substrates. Initially, there was the characterization of the batch by Weight of Thousand Seeds (PMS), Water Content (TA) and Electrical Conductivity (CE). In the Germination Test were evaluated the following treatments (substrates): on blotting paper (PMB), on filter paper (SPF) on (SA) and among sand (EA), on (SV) and among vermiculite (EV) and paper roll (RP), being conducted in a germination chamber Mangelsdorf (25 °C). Data were expressed in percentages of normal and abnormal seedlings, dead seeds and firm and also, it was assessed the speed of germination index. It was used a completely randomized design with four replicates per treatment. The substrates among sand (SA) and among vermiculite (EV) were the most suitable for the germination test and the first count of normal seedlings can be made between 12 and 15 days and the final 24 days after sowing.
Keywords:
seeds test; substrate; native species; vacuum